Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G Modules Data Sheet

 

Product overview

The Cisco 100GBASE Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP) portfolio offers customers a wide variety of high-density and low-power 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options for data center, high-performance computing networks, enterprise core and distribution layers, and service provider applications. The QSFP-100G modules are our latest generation of 100G transceiver modules solution based on a QSFP form factor. (See Figure 1)

QSFP-100G Optical modules

Features and benefits of Cisco QSFP modules

●     Hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into a 100G Gigabit Ethernet Cisco QSFP port.

●     Interoperable with other IEEE-compliant 100GBASE interfaces where applicable.

●     Certified and tested on Cisco QSFP-100G ports for superior performance, quality, and reliability.

●     High-speed electrical interface compliant to IEEE 802.3bm.

Table 1 describes the Cisco QSFP-100G portfolio.

Table 1.           Cisco QSFP-100G Portfolio

Cisco QSFP-100G-SR4-S

The Cisco 100GBASE-SR4-S QSFP Module supports link lengths of up to 70m over OM3 and 100m over OM4 Multimode Fiber with MPO connectors. It primarily enables high-bandwidth 100G optical links over 12-fiber parallel fiber terminated with MPO multifiber connectors. QSFP-100G-SR4-S supports 100GBase Ethernet rate.

Cisco QSFP-100G-SL4

The Cisco 100GBASE-SL4 Short Link QSFP Module supports link lengths of up to 20m over OM3 and 30m over OM4 Multimode Fiber with MPO connectors. It primarily enables high-bandwidth 100G optical links over 12-fiber parallel fiber terminated with MPO multifiber connectors. QSFP-100G-SL supports 100GBase Ethernet rate.

Cisco QSFP-100G-SR1.2

The Cisco QSFP 100-Gb SR1.2 Bi-Directional (BiDi) transceiver is a pluggable optical transceiver with a duplex LC connector interface for short-reach data communication and interconnect applications using Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF).

The Cisco QSFP 100-Gbps SR1.2 BiDi transceiver supports link lengths of 70, 100 and 150 meters on laser-optimized OM3, OM4 and OM5 multimode fibers. The Cisco QSFP 100-Gbps SR1.2 BiDi offers customers a compelling solution that enables reuse of their existing 10/40 or 100Gb duplex MMF infrastructure for migration to 400 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

The Cisco QSFP 100-Gbps SR1.2 BiDi transceiver supports connectivity to 400 Gbps in a 4 x 100G breakout mode.

Each Cisco QSFP 100-Gbps SR1.2 BiDi transceiver consists of two transmit and receive channels in the 832-918 nanometer wavelength range, enabling an aggregated 100-Gbps link over a two-strand multimode fiber connection.

Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD

The Cisco QSFP 40/100 Gb dual-rate Bi-Directional (BiDi) transceiver is a pluggable optical transceiver with a duplex LC connector interface for short-reach data communication and interconnect applications using Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF). It offers customers a compelling solution that enables reuse of their existing 10 Gb duplex MMF infrastructure for migration to either 40 or 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

In 40-Gbps mode, the Cisco QSFP 40/100-Gbps BiDi transceiver supports link lengths of 100 and 150 meters on laser-optimized OM3 and OM4 multimode fibers, respectively. In 100-Gbps mode, it supports 70 and 100 meters on OM3 and OM4, respectively.

Each Cisco QSFP 40/100-Gbps BiDi transceiver consists of two transmit and receive channels in the 832-918 nanometer wavelength range, enabling an aggregated 40 or 100-Gbps link over a two-strand multimode fiber connection.

Table 2.           Link loss budget for QSFP-40/100-SRBD and QSFP-100G-SR1.2

Cisco QSFP-100G-PSM4-S

The Cisco QSFP-100G-PSM4-S Module supports link lengths of up to 500 meters over SMF with MPO connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over 12-fiber parallel fiber terminated with MPO multifiber connectors.

Cisco QSFP-100G-DR-S

The Cisco QSFP-100G-DR-S Module supports link lengths of up to 500 m over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over a single wavelength using onboard PAM4 modulation and FEC. QSFP-100G-DR-S interoperates with 400G transceivers that comply with IEEE 400GBASE-DR4, such as Cisco's QSFP-400G-DR4-S, via fiber break-out cables.

Cisco QSFP-100G-FR-S

The Cisco QSFP-100G-FR-S Module supports link lengths of up to 2 km over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over a single wavelength using onboard PAM4 modulation and FEC. QSFP-100G-FR-S can also be used in applications meant for IEEE 100GBASE-DR, such as interoperability with IEEE 400GBASE-DR4 via fiber break-out cables.

Cisco QSFP-100G-CWDM4-S

The Cisco QSFP-100G-CWDM4-S Module supports link lengths of up to 2 km over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device.

Cisco QSFP-100G-SM-SR

The Cisco QSFP-100G-SM-SR QSFP module supports link lengths of up to 2 kilometers over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device. The operating temperature range is from +10 to +60°C with an optical link budget of 4.2 decibels. This 4.2-decibel link budget offers the ability to support the loss from patch panels in the link in a data center environment. QSFP 100G SM-SR is interoperable with QSFP-100G-CWDM4-S.

Cisco QSFP-100G-LR-S

The Cisco QSFP-100G-LR-S Module supports link lengths of up to 10 km over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over a single wavelength using onboard PAM4 modulation and FEC.

Cisco QSFP-100G-LR4-S

The Cisco QSFP100 LR4 Module supports link lengths of up to 10km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. It complies with the IEEE 100GBASE-LR4 specification, which does not employ the use of FEC. QSFP-100G-LR4-S supports 100GBase Ethernet rate.

Cisco QSFP-100G-LR4-I

The Cisco QSFP100 LR4 industrial temperature Module supports link lengths of up to 10km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. It complies with the IEEE 100GBASE-LR4 specification, which does not employ the use of FEC. QSFP-100G-LR4-I supports 100GBase Ethernet rate within an industrial temperature range.

Cisco QSFP-100G-ERL-S

The Cisco QSFP-100G-ERL-S Module supports link lengths of up to 25 km over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over a single wavelength using onboard PAM4 modulation and FEC. It complies with the 100G LR1-20 standard and interoperates with other transceivers meeting that standard up to 20km.

Cisco QSFP-100G-ER4L-S

The Cisco QSFP100 ER4-Lite supports link lengths of up to 40km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device. Full 40km reach requires the use of FEC on the host platform. Without FEC, the reach is 30km. The QSFP100 ER4-Lite provides backward compatibility with Cisco’s CPAK ER4-Lite, whose reach is up to 25km, and with IEEE 100GBASE-ER4 standardized transceivers, such as Cisco’s CFP 100G ER4, up to 30km. It also interoperates with Cisco’s QSFP100 and CPAK IEEE 100GBASE-LR4 modules up to 10km.

Cisco QSFP-100G-B20U4-I and QSFP-100G-B20D4-I

The Cisco QSFP100 20km Bidirectional Pluggable Transceivers provide 100Gbps over single dedicated optical fiber on platforms at up to 20km on single SMF (Single Mode Fiber). The QSFP-100G-B20U4-I and QSFP-100G-B20D4-I operate in pairs, with one required at each end of the optical fiber. The QSFP-100G-B20U4-I and QSFP-100G-B20D4-I transceivers operate in the O-band where fiber optic dispersion is minimal and use traditional low-power NRZ (nonreturn to zero) modulation. The “4” in QSFP-100G-B20U4-I and QSFP-100G-B20D4-I refers to the number of transmitters and receivers used by each transceiver. The QSFP-100G-B20U4-I and QSFP-100G-B20D4-I transceivers require host-based RS-FEC (Reed Solomon Forward Error Correction) and provide DOM (digital optical monitoring).

Cisco QSFP-100G-4W40-I

The Cisco QSFP100 4W40-I supports link lengths of up to 40km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device. Full 40km reach requires the use of FEC on the host platform. Without FEC, the reach is 30km. The QSFP100 4W40-I provides backward compatibility with Cisco’s CPAK ER4-Lite, whose reach is up to 25km, and with IEEE 100GBASE-ER4 standardized transceivers, such as Cisco’s CFP 100G ER4, up to 30km. It also interoperates with Cisco’s QSFP100 and CPAK IEEE 100GBASE-LR4 modules up to 10km. The Cisco QSFP100 4W40-I supports industrial temperature range.

Cisco QSFP-100G-ZR4-S

The Cisco QSFP100 ZR4 supports link lengths of up to 80km^# over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device. The module requires the use of FEC on the host platform.

Table 3.           Interoperability matrix for QSFP-100G-ER4L-S

Cisco QSFP-100G-CUxM

Cisco QSFP to QSFP copper direct-attach 100GBASE-CR4 cables (Figure 3) are suitable for very short links and offer a cost-effective way to establish a 100-Gigabit link between QSFP-100G ports of Cisco switches within racks and across adjacent racks. Cisco currently offers passive copper cables in lengths of x=1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 5 meters.

QSFP-100G-CU1M cables

Cisco QSFP-4SFP25G-CUxM

Cisco QSFP-100G to four SFP-25G copper direct-attach breakout cables (Figure 2) are suitable for very short links and offer a cost-effective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. These breakout cables connect to a 100G QSFP port of a Cisco switch on one end and to four 25G SFP ports of a Cisco switch/server on the other end. Cisco currently offers passive cables in lengths of x=1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 5 meters.

QSFP-4SFP25G-CUxM cables

Cisco QSFP-100G-AOCxM

Cisco QSFP-100G to QSFP-100G AOC cables (Figure 4) are suitable for short distances and offer a flexible way to connect within racks and across racks. Active optical cables are much thinner and lighter than copper cables, which makes cable management easier. AOCs enable efficient system airflow, which is critical in high-density racks. Cisco currently offers active optical cables in lengths of x=1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 meters.

QSFP-100G-AOC3M cables

Cisco QSFP28 to SFP28 Adapter Module

The Cisco QSFP28 to SFP28 Adapter (QSA) Module offers 25, 10 and 1 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity for QSFP 100G ports. The adapter gives customers flexibility to upgrade to 100GE platforms while maintaining connectivity to lower speed endpoints. The Cisco QSA Module converts a QSFP28 port to an SFP28, SFP+ or SFP port. This flexibility allows customers a cost-effective transition to high density 100G platforms, while maintaining low speed connectivity on select ports.

CVR-QSFP28-SFP25G Adapter

Technical specifications

Platform support

Cisco QSFP modules are supported on Cisco switches and routers. For more details,
refer to the Cisco 100 Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix.

Connectors and cabling

Refer to Table 4 for connector type information and cabling specifications for each QSFP product.

Note:       Except for QSFP-100G-PSM4-S, only connections with patch cords with PC or Ultra-Physical Contact (UPC) connectors are supported. QSFP-100G-PSM4-S requires patch cords with Angled Physical Contact (APC) MPO connectors. All cables and cable assemblies used must be compliant with the standards specified in the standards section of this data sheet.

Table 4.           QSFP Port cabling specifications

Table 5 shows the key optical characteristics for the Cisco QSFP modules.

Table 5.           Optical characteristics

Table 6 shows the cable breakout location from the 100G side.

Table 6.           100G to 25G cable breakout location

Table 7 shows the cable specifications for bend radius and diameter.

Table 7.           100G cable specifications (diameter, bend radius)

Dimensions

Maximum outer dimensions for the QSFP connector module are (H x W x D) 13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm.

QSFP-100G-B20U4-I and QSFP-100G-B20D4-I are (H x W x D) 13.5 x 18.4 x 87.4 mm. Using 25.4mm bend radius, 92m front panel clearance required using fiber with short boot LC connector.

Cisco QSFP connector modules typically weigh 100 grams or less.

Environmental conditions

Operating temperature range:

●     Commercial temperature range: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F). Exceptions are

◦    QSFP-100G-SM-SR: +10 to 60°C (50 to 140°F)

◦    QSFP-100G-SR1.2: +10 to 60°C (50 to 140°F)

◦    QSFP-40/100-SRBD:

◦    100G: +10C to +60C

◦    40G: +10C to +70C

●     Storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

●     Industrial temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

◦    QSFP-100G-B20U4-I and QSFP-100G-B20D4-I: -40°C cold start; -20°C mission mode to +85°C (-40°F cold start; -4°F mission mode to +185°C)

Warranty

●     Standard warranty: 5 years.

●     Expedited replacement available via a Cisco SMARTnet Service support contract.

Ordering information

Table 8 provides the ordering information for Cisco QSFP 100G modules and related cables.

Table 8.           Ordering information

Product sustainability

Information about Cisco’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and performance is provided in Cisco’s CSR and sustainability reporting.

Table 9.           Cisco environmental sustainability information

Regulatory and Standards compliance

Standards

●     SFF-8665: QSFP+ 28 Gb/s 4X Pluggable Transceiver Solution (QSFP28) - Rev 1.8 May 10, 2013.

●     SFF-8636: Common Management Interface - DRAFT Rev 1.9 May 12, 2014.

●     802.3-2012 IEEE Standard for Ethernet.

●     IEEE 802.3ba Amendment of IEEE Std 802.3-2012.

●     IEEE 802.3bm Amendment of IEEE Std 802.3-2012 (D3.1, 1st August 2014).

●     GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable.

●     GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies.

●     GR-468-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optoelectronic Devices Used in Telecommunications Equipment.

●     GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifiber Optical Connectors.

●     RoHS 6

Safety

●     Cable jacket of QSFP copper modules is UL E116441 Compliant.

●     QSFP copper cables are ELV compliant.

●     Modules are compliant with Laser Class 1 as defined in IEC 60825-1, IEC 60825-2 and Comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

Table 10.       Laser Class for the QSFP-100G Optical modules

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Additional information

For more information about Cisco 100GBASE QSFP optics and copper modules, contact your sales representative or visit https://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/prod_module_series_home.html.

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