100G QSFP28 DR1 Optical Transceiver 500m SMF LC

This 100G QSFP28 DR1 transceiver uses PAM4 modulation and duplex LC interface to support up to 500m over SMF, ideal for high-density data center and cloud interconnects.

SKU 100G-QSFP28-DR1-500M-LC Category
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The 100G QSFP28 DR1 Optical Transceiver is a high-performance short-reach optical module designed for 100G Ethernet links in data centers, hyperscale cloud environments, and telecom interconnects. It utilizes PAM4 modulation technology to transmit four 25Gbps lanes over single-mode fiber, delivering an aggregated 100Gbps data rate with stable and efficient signal performance.

Designed for distances up to 500 meters over SMF, this hot-pluggable QSFP28 module features a duplex LC interface for simplified cabling and high-density deployment. With integrated Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM), it enables real-time monitoring of optical power, voltage, and temperature, ensuring network reliability and simplified maintenance in critical infrastructure environments.

Data Rate100 Gbps (4 × 25G PAM4 lanes)
ModulationPAM4
Wavelength1310nm band
Transmission DistanceUp to 500 m (SMF)
Fiber TypeSingle-mode fiber
Optical InterfaceLC Duplex
Form FactorQSFP28 hot-pluggable
StandardQSFP28 MSA / 100G DR1
Power Consumption< 3.5W
MonitoringDigital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)
FEC SupportKP4 FEC
  • 100G QSFP28 DR1 optical transceiver module
  • PAM4 modulation with 4 × 25Gbps lanes
  • Supports up to 500m transmission over single-mode fiber
  • Duplex LC optical interface
  • QSFP28 MSA compliant hot-pluggable design
  • Integrated Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)
  • Low power consumption (<3.5W typical)
  • Supports KP4 FEC for improved signal integrity
  • Optimized for high-density data center deployments
  • Stable and reliable short-reach performance
  • 100G data center interconnects (DCI)
  • Hyperscale cloud computing networks
  • Spine-leaf architecture in data centers
  • Telecom and 5G fronthaul/backhaul networks
  • High-speed switch-to-switch connections
  • Enterprise core network upgrades

OEM customization is available for system integrators and network operators. Options include switch compatibility coding (Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, Arista, etc.), EEPROM programming, labeling, packaging, wavelength tuning validation, and full optical test reports. Custom configurations for specific network architectures are also supported.

Q1: What is DR1 in 100G QSFP28 modules?
DR1 refers to a single-lane 100G transmission over short-reach single-mode fiber using PAM4 modulation.

Q2: What is the maximum distance supported?
It supports up to 500 meters over single-mode fiber (SMF).

Q3: What connector type does it use?
It uses a duplex LC optical interface.

Q4: Does it support real-time monitoring?
Yes. It includes DDM for monitoring optical power, voltage, and temperature.

Q5: Is it compatible with standard QSFP28 ports?
Yes. It follows QSFP28 MSA standards for broad compatibility.

Q6: Where is it typically used?
It is commonly used in data centers, cloud infrastructure, and telecom networks for short-reach 100G links.