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QSFP28 100G/OTU4 DUAL RATE SR4 100m

By C-LIGHT Marketing 丨 Jul 1, 2025
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    QSFP28 100G/OTU4 Dual-Rate SR4 100m Optical Transceiver delivers dual-protocol support for 100GbE and OTU4 (112Gbps) in a QSFP28 form factor. Utilizing 4× 850nm VCSEL lanes over OM3/OM4 multimode fiber (MMF) with MPO connectors, it achieves 100-meter reach for high-density, low-latency interconnects in data center racks, HPC clusters, and OTN edge networks.


    Product Features:

    /QSFP28-100G-SR4-100m●4 channels full-duplex transceiver module

    ●Supports 103.1Gb/s and OTU4 112Gb/s aggregate rate

    ●Maximum link length of 100m on OM3 Multimode Fiber (MMF)and 150m on OM4 MMF

    ●850nm VCSEL array laser and receiver

    ●MPO Connector

    ●Built-in digital diagnostic functions

    ●Hot-pluggable QSFP+ form factor

    ●Single 3. 3V power supply

    ●Operating temperature: 0℃ to 75℃

    ●RoHS 6 compliant (lead free)

    ●Digital Diagnostic Monitor (DDM)

    ●Power Consumption < 1.5W


    Applications
    • Data Center Interconnects (DCI)

    • High-Performance Computing (HPC) Clusters

    • Telecom Metro Network Aggregation

    • Enterprise Core Network Backbones


    Data Sheet
    QSFP28-100G-OTU4-DUAL-RATE-SR4-100m.pdf


    100G QSFP28 SR4 100m Transceiver FAQ

    Q1: What is a 100G QSFP28 SR4 100m transceiver?

    A 100G QSFP28 SR4 100m transceiver is a high-speed multimode optical module designed for 100GbE transmission over OM3/OM4 multimode fiber. It uses 850nm VCSEL technology to provide reliable short-range connectivity within data centers.

    Key features include:

    • 100Gbps data rate

    • 850nm VCSEL technology

    • Up to 100m over OM4 MMF

    • MPO/MTP connector

    • QSFP28 hot-pluggable form factor

    It is ideal for AI data centers, cloud computing, HPC, and enterprise networks.

    Q2: How does a 100G QSFP28 SR4 transceiver work?

    The module converts electrical signals into 4×25G NRZ optical channels over multimode fiber. This parallel optical architecture delivers high bandwidth and low latency for switch-to-switch and server-to-switch connections.

    Q3: What are the key features of the C-LIGHT 100G QSFP28 SR4 100m transceiver?

    The C-LIGHT module is designed for high-density 100G optical networking.

    Key features include:

    • 100Gbps transmission

    • Up to 100m over OM4 MMF

    • 4×25G NRZ channels

    • MPO/MTP optical interface

    • QSFP28 MSA compliant

    • Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)

    • Power consumption <2.5W

    These features ensure reliable, energy-efficient data center connectivity.

    Q4: What are the advantages of a 100G QSFP28 SR4 transceiver?

    Compared with lower-speed optical modules, it offers:

    • Higher bandwidth

    • Ultra-low latency

    • High port density

    • Low power consumption

    • Cost-effective multimode deployment

    It is an ideal solution for short-range 100G interconnects.

    Q5: Where are 100G QSFP28 SR4 transceivers commonly used?

    These modules are widely deployed in short-distance optical networks.

    Typical applications include:

    • AI data centers

    • Cloud computing

    • High-performance computing (HPC)

    • Spine-Leaf architectures

    • Top-of-Rack (ToR) switching

    • Enterprise data centers

    These applications require high bandwidth and low-latency connectivity within 100m.

    Q6: Why choose a 100G QSFP28 SR4 instead of a 100G LR4 module?

    A 100G SR4 module is designed for multimode fiber and short-distance links, while 100G LR4 supports single-mode fiber transmission up to 10km.

    Its advantages include:

    • Lower deployment cost

    • OM3/OM4 fiber support

    • Low latency

    • Easy installation

    • Excellent compatibility

    It is ideal for in-rack and inter-rack data center connections.

    Q7: How do you choose the right 100G QSFP28 SR4 transceiver?

    When selecting a 100G SR4 module, consider:

    • Transmission distance

    • Fiber type (OM3/OM4)

    • Connector type

    • Switch compatibility

    • Power consumption

    • Operating temperature

    Choosing the right module ensures reliable performance and long-term network scalability.

    Q8: Why choose the C-LIGHT 100G QSFP28 SR4 100m transceiver?

    The C-LIGHT 100G QSFP28 SR4 combines high bandwidth, low power consumption, and reliable 100m multimode transmission in a compact QSFP28 package.

    It provides:

    • 100Gbps bandwidth

    • Up to 100m over OM4

    • 850nm VCSEL technology

    • Power consumption <2.5W

    • Broad platform compatibility

    It is an ideal solution for AI data centers, cloud computing, HPC, and high-density Ethernet networks.

    For any questions, please contact us by email or WhatsApp.

    Email: sales@c-light.com

    WhatsApp: +86 132 6656 7067

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