Dell 407-BCDH Gen 3 Compatible 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Module
Dell (Force10) compatible 407-BCDH - Key Features
- Compatibility: Dell (Force10)
- Media Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Maximum Distance: 10 km
- Average Link Budget: 6.3 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 1310 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 112 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
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Form Factor | QSFP28 |
Modulation | NRZ (Non-Return to Zero) |
Media Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Maximum Distance | 10 km |
Average Link Budget | 6.3 dB |
TX Wavelength | 4-channel LAN WDM (1295.56/1300.05/1304.58/1309.14 nm) |
RX Wavelength | 4-channel LAN WDM (1295.56/1300.05/1304.58/1309.14 nm) |
Supported Data Rate | 112 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps) |
Optical Transport Network (OTN) Applications | OTU4 (112 Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Forward Error Correction (FEC) | Host FEC Supported |
Transmitter Type | EML Laser |
Tx Wave Bandwidth | 4 LAN WDM Seperated 1310 nm Lanes (15.66 nm 1294.53 – 1310.19nm) (L0 Tx center 1295.56nm, L1 Tx center 1300.05nm, L2 Tx center 1304.58nm, L3 Tx center 1309.14nm) |
Average Launch Power (Min) Each Lane | -4.3 dBm |
Average Launch Power (Max) Each Lane | 4.5 dBm |
Extinction Ratio (Min) | 4 dB |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
RX Wave Bandwidth | 4 LAN WDM Seperated 1310 nm Lanes (15.66 nm 1294.53 – 1310.19nm) (L0 Tx center 1295.56nm, L1 Tx center 1300.05nm, L2 Tx center 1304.58nm, L3 Tx center 1309.14nm) |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Min) Each Lane | -10.6 dBm |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Max) Each Lane | -8.6 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 5.5 dBm |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 85°C |
Relative Humidity | 5 to 85% |
Power Consumption (Max) | 3.5 W |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE, RoHS, Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3bm, 100GBASE-LR4, QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636 (Management Interface for 4-lane modules), SFF-8665 |
Dell (Force10) compatible 407-BCDH Datasheet
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Dell (Force10) compatible 407-BCDH Description
EdgeOptic's 407-BCDH compatible is a Dell-coded 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 transceiver, built on the same 100G-QSFP28-10 hardware platform we use across the LR4 family. Dell's official product page names this part 'Dell Networking, Transceiver, 100GbE QSFP28 LR4, LC, SMF, Gen 3', and the 'Gen 3' designation marks it as the third generation in Dell's 407-series 100G LR4 QSFP28 line. Our compatible carries Dell EEPROM vendor identification so the module presents to PowerSwitch and legacy Force10 host platforms as a genuine Dell optic during inventory polling and DOM telemetry.
Optically the module conforms to IEEE 802.3ba Clause 88. Four LAN WDM channels at 1295.56, 1300.05, 1304.58 and 1309.14 nm are multiplexed onto a single duplex single-mode fiber pair. Each lane carries 25.78125 Gbps NRZ for an aggregate line rate of 103.125 Gbps, which delivers 100 Gbps of net payload after 64B/66B encoding. The optical path loss budget is 6.3 dB, sufficient for 10 km of G.652 single-mode fiber with standard connector and splice losses. The host interface is CAUI-4 (4x25G NRZ); host-side RS-FEC is supported transparently when enabled by the platform.
QSFP28 MSA SFF-8665 and SFF-8636 management compliance covers the electrical and software interfaces. DDM/DOM telemetry exposes per-lane TX and RX optical power, module temperature, supply voltage and laser bias current. The duplex LC connector accepts standard SMF patch cords, and the commercial 0 to 70 °C operating temperature range covers typical wiring-closet and data-center environments. Power consumption is rated 3.5 W typical.
Dell positions 407-BCDH as the customer-kit ordering code for the current 100G LR4 QSFP28 across its PowerSwitch portfolio. For Dell PowerSwitch platform and OS10 compatibility, verify against the Dell Networking Transceiver Compatibility Matrix for the specific chassis and firmware revision you are commissioning. For OS9 (legacy Force10 FTOS) compatibility on older chassis, verify against the Dell Networking transceiver compatibility matrix for the specific switch model and firmware revision before commissioning. Note that the standalone substring 'BCDH' also appears in the unrelated Dell 540-BCDH NIC SKU; always order using the full '407-BCDH' code to avoid procurement confusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dell 407-BCDH 'Gen 3' designation?
Dell's official product page lists the 407-BCDH under the title 'Dell Networking, Transceiver, 100GbE QSFP28 LR4, LC, SMF, Gen 3'. The 'Gen 3' marker indicates it is the third generation in Dell's 407-series 100G LR4 QSFP28 line, reflecting successive Dell hardware revisions of the same 100GBASE-LR4 interface.
Which Dell PowerSwitch platforms support the 407-BCDH?
Dell positions 407-BCDH as the customer-kit ordering code for the current 100G LR4 QSFP28 across its PowerSwitch portfolio. For Dell PowerSwitch platform and OS10 compatibility, verify against the Dell Networking Transceiver Compatibility Matrix for the specific chassis and firmware revision you are commissioning. Specific Z-series, S-series and N-series chassis with QSFP28 100G uplinks are documented in Dell's transceiver compatibility matrix; verify the exact platform and firmware revision against that matrix before placing the order, since support coverage varies by chassis and OS image.
Does the 407-BCDH support DOM/DDM optical monitoring?
Yes. The module follows the SFF-8636 management interface and exposes DDM/DOM telemetry to the host platform: per-lane TX and RX optical power, module temperature, supply voltage and laser bias current. On Dell PowerSwitch platforms these readings surface through the OS10 management interface; refer to the Dell OS10 Enterprise Edition documentation for the specific transceiver diagnostics command syntax for the chassis you are commissioning.
How does the Dell 407-BCDH transceiver differ from the Dell 540-BCDH NIC?
No. They are different products that share only the four-character 'BCDH' substring in their ordering codes. 407-BCDH is the Dell Networking 100GbE QSFP28 LR4 transceiver covered on this page. 540-BCDH is an Intel-based 25 GbE PCIe network interface card (a server NIC, not an optical transceiver). When ordering, always use the full '407-BCDH' code to avoid procurement confusion between the two part numbers.