Hello, looking to use these 40G QSFP+ modules in a mixed environment with Cisco Nexus and Juniper QFX switches. Will DOM and MPO connections work seamlessly across both?

Absolutely! The LQ-M8540-SR4C is extensively tested for multi-vendor interoperability and works perfectly with major brands like Cisco, Juniper, and Arista. MPO-12 connectivity and live DOM/DDM metrics will function smoothly across your mixed-switch deployment without any proprietary lock-ins.

We're planning a massive data center upgrade and need about 500 of these 40GBASE-SR4 transceivers. Do you offer B2B bulk discounts or net terms?

Yes, we do! For high-volume enterprise procurement, we offer significant tiered bulk discounts and flexible net terms to support your capital expenditure plans. Please reach out to our B2B sales team directly to get a custom quote for your 500-unit rollout.

Do these QSFP+ 40G transceivers meet standard industry compliance? We need RoHS and MSA certification for our corporate compliance policies.

Yes, strictly compliant. The LQ-M8540-SR4C adheres to the SFF-8436 MSA standard, IEEE 802.3ba, and is fully RoHS certified. They meet all stringent global data center networking and safety standards, ensuring zero compliance friction for corporate enterprise deployments.

Can I use this 850nm transceiver with older OM2 fiber, or does it strictly require OM3/OM4 MPO cables to hit that 300m transmission distance?

To achieve the reliable 40Gbps speed and reach the maximum transmission distance (150m on OM3, 300m on OM4), you must use OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber with an MPO-12 connector. Legacy OM2 cables simply lack the bandwidth capacity required for 40G transmission over practical distances.

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Ciena 160-9503-900 Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ SR4 850nm 300m MPO-12 DOM MMF Optical Transceiver Module

Name: Ciena 160-9503-900 Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ SR4 850nm 300m MPO-12 DOM MMF Optical Transceiver Module
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The Ciena 160-9503-900 Compatible LINK-PP module is a premium 40G QSFP+ optical transceiver engineered for high-speed network connections. Operating at an 850nm wavelength, this high-performance module supports data center infrastructure with robust 40Gbps connectivity over multimode fiber. It integrates an MPO connector and advanced DOM capabilities, ensuring seamless commercial-grade performance and exceptional reliability.

Ciena Part Number	160-9503-900	Vendor Name	LINK-PP
Form Factor	QSFP+	Max Data Rate	40Gbps
Wavelength	850nm	Max Cable Distance	300m
Connector	MPO-12	Media	MMF
Transmitter Type	VCSEL	Receiver Type	PIN
Protocols	IEEE 802.3 40GBASE-SR4, SFF-8436	Operating Temperature Range	0°C to +70°C

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Q: Hello, looking to use these 40G QSFP+ modules in a mixed environment with Cisco Nexus and Juniper QFX switches. Will DOM and MPO connections work seamlessly across both? By K***l on 2026-04-16

A: Absolutely! The LQ-M8540-SR4C is extensively tested for multi-vendor interoperability and works perfectly with major brands like Cisco, Juniper, and Arista. MPO-12 connectivity and live DOM/DDM metrics will function smoothly across your mixed-switch deployment without any proprietary lock-ins. By admin on 2026-04-17
Q: We're planning a massive data center upgrade and need about 500 of these 40GBASE-SR4 transceivers. Do you offer B2B bulk discounts or net terms? By J***z on 2026-03-03

A: Yes, we do! For high-volume enterprise procurement, we offer significant tiered bulk discounts and flexible net terms to support your capital expenditure plans. Please reach out to our B2B sales team directly to get a custom quote for your 500-unit rollout. By admin on 2026-03-04
Q: Do these QSFP+ 40G transceivers meet standard industry compliance? We need RoHS and MSA certification for our corporate compliance policies. By P***r on 2025-11-22

A: Yes, strictly compliant. The LQ-M8540-SR4C adheres to the SFF-8436 MSA standard, IEEE 802.3ba, and is fully RoHS certified. They meet all stringent global data center networking and safety standards, ensuring zero compliance friction for corporate enterprise deployments. By admin on 2025-11-22
Q: Can I use this 850nm transceiver with older OM2 fiber, or does it strictly require OM3/OM4 MPO cables to hit that 300m transmission distance? By D***s on 2025-10-29

A: To achieve the reliable 40Gbps speed and reach the maximum transmission distance (150m on OM3, 300m on OM4), you must use OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber with an MPO-12 connector. Legacy OM2 cables simply lack the bandwidth capacity required for 40G transmission over practical distances. By admin on 2025-10-29

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D***e

Spain

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5 .0

2026-05-17

Plug and play QSFP+ with my Juniper gear.

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L***n

India

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5 .0

2026-04-25

Flawless DOM monitoring on these 850nm modules.

73 Helpful vote Comments

C***s

Ukraine

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5 .0

2026-04-22

Deployed 50 MPO-12 40GBASE-SR4 modules for a 40G NAS cluster. VCSEL laser power is excellent, staying well within 0-70C limits. Unbeatable Total Cost of Ownership for enterprise B2B networks.

99 Helpful vote Comments

M***e

Switzerland

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5 .0

2026-01-22

Cheap and reliable 40G links. Highly recommended!

158 Helpful vote Comments

M***s

Indonesia

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5 .0

2025-05-14

Really cost-effective for bulk deployment. Compatibility with FS and Arista switches is a huge plus.

107 Helpful vote Comments

N***r

Colombia

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5 .0

2025-04-07

Excellent 850nm VCSEL performance. Seamless MPO-12 integration into our existing OM4 multimode fiber layout.

102 Helpful vote Comments

J***k

Venezuela

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5 .0

2025-03-23

Perfect 40GBASE-SR4 for our Cisco campus network.

42 Helpful vote Comments

L***s

Republic of Korea

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5 .0

2025-01-10

Excellent compatibility! I was skeptical about mixing them in a multi-brand environment, but they synced seamlessly with our HPE Aruba and Extreme networks. Perfect 40Gbps backhaul solution for campus networking.

88 Helpful vote Comments

A***g

United Kingdom

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5 .0

2024-12-14

Used these 40GBASE-SR4 modules for a multi-brand switch compatibility test. Juniper and Dell worked!

113 Helpful vote Comments

A***s

Switzerland

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5 .0

2024-12-10

Solid enterprise procurement choice. These LQ-M8540-SR4C modules handle 40Gbps bandwidth without any packet drops.

73 Helpful vote Comments

V***v

United States

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5 .0

2024-11-18

Works Great For A First Timer.

84 Helpful vote Comments

M***a

Panama

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5 .0

2024-10-17

The 300m transmission distance is exactly what we needed for the new campus fiber setup.

111 Helpful vote Comments

D***n

Portugal

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5 .0

2024-10-17

Upgraded our data center switches with these LINK-PP 40G transceivers. DOM works perfectly!

151 Helpful vote Comments

M***a

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

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5 .0

2024-10-12

These Optical Transceiver Modules helped me a great deal.

45 Helpful vote Comments

M***l

Netherlands

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5 .0

2024-10-03

Solid MMF transceivers. Arista switch recognized them instantly!

133 Helpful vote Comments

J***n

Indonesia

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5 .0

2024-09-15

Great value and quality for such an inexpensive product.

71 Helpful vote Comments

R***m

New Zealand

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5 .0

2024-08-31

Fast shipping, good service, high quality.

64 Helpful vote Comments

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Bulgaria

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5 .0

2023-12-11

Best shipping experience in the inter webs

22 Helpful vote Comments

J***e

Spain

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5 .0

2023-11-29

The order process went well, and I think I received a good value for the item I purchased. It was delivered as scheduled.

91 Helpful vote Comments

T***r

Canada

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5 .0

2023-05-30

Had an issue with the post office loosing the shipment. Wrote to Link-pp and the went into action. They sent me a new order without questions and kept in touch with me till the issue was resolved. Thank you.

79 Helpful vote Comments

S***n

Thailand

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5 .0

2023-01-20

Haven't had any issues whatsoever with these modules so far.

76 Helpful vote Comments

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