Chelsio QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Ethernet transceiver-module - 40GBASE-SR4

The Chelsio QSFP+ Transceiver Module is a high-performance 40 Gigabit Ethernet optical module designed for data center and enterprise networking applications. It delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity for Chelsio T5/T6 network adapters and QSFP+ compliant switches and routers.

Advantages

This module supports 40GBASE-SR4 protocol over multimode fiber, offering up to 150 meters reach on OM4 fiber. It features hot-pluggable QSFP+ form factor, low power consumption under 1.5W, and digital diagnostic monitoring (DDM) for real-time performance tracking.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise network backbone
• Storage area networks (SAN)

Key specifications

• Form Factor: QSFP+
• Data Rate: 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE)
• Protocol: 40GBASE-SR4
• Connector Type: MPO/MTP-12
• Fiber Type: Multimode Fiber (MMF)
• Wavelength: 850 nm
• Maximum Reach (OM3): 100 m
• Maximum Reach (OM4): 150 m
• Power Consumption: < 1.5 W (Typical)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3ba, SFF-8436, RoHS

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this module with Chelsio T5/T6 network adapters and use high-quality OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber cabling.