Do these 40G modules meet CE and standard IEEE specs for EU deployments?

100%. They are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-LR4 standard and QSFP+ MSA. For EU compliance, they hold CE, RoHS, and REACH certifications, so your compliance team has nothing to worry about.

The connector says MPO-12/APC. Do I strictly need an APC patch cable for this 10km run, or can I get away with a standard UPC single-mode?

You definitely want to stick with MPO-12/APC single-mode fiber here. The angled polish (APC) minimizes back reflection (return loss), which is crucial for maintaining signal integrity over a 10km run. Using UPC will cause signal degradation and high CRC errors over distance.

Hello, we're running a mixed environment with Cisco Nexus and some Arista spines. Will this LQ-M3140-LR4C optic play nice with both out of the box, or do we need specific firmware for each?

They work right out of the box! These are fully MSA compliant and rigorously tested for multi-vendor interoperability. You can plug them into your Cisco and Arista gear without worrying about any "unsupported transceiver" errors.

What is FEC (Forward Error Correction)?

FEC (Forward Error Correction) is an error correction technique todetect and correct a limited number of errors in transmitted data without the need for retransmission. It works by adding redundant bits to a bitstream to help the decoder odetect and correct some transmission errors without the need for retransmission. This function needs to be turned on by the transmission device.

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Chelsio SM40G-PLR Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ 1310nm 10km MPO-12/APC DOM SMF Optical Transceiver Module

Name: Chelsio SM40G-PLR Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ 1310nm 10km MPO-12/APC DOM SMF Optical Transceiver Module
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The Chelsio SM40G-PLR Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ transceiver delivers exceptional performance for high-speed data center networks. This commercial-grade optical module operates over single-mode fiber, providing reliable bandwidth using advanced PSM4 architecture. Our comprehensive transceiver specifications highlight a robust design optimized for seamless integration into modern enterprise telecommunications and high-density networking environments.

Chelsio Part Number	SM40G-PLR	Vendor Name	LINK-PP
Form Factor	QSFP+	Max Data Rate	44.8Gbps (4x 11.2Gbps)
Wavelength	1310nm	Max Cable Distance	10km
Connector	MPO-12/APC	Media	SMF
Transmitter Type	DFB	Receiver Type	PIN
Host FEC	Supported	Modulation	NRZ
Protocols	40G Ethernet, MSA Compliant	Operating Temperature Range	0°C to +70°C

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Q: Do these 40G modules meet CE and standard IEEE specs for EU deployments? By M***n on 2026-05-21

A: 100%. They are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-LR4 standard and QSFP+ MSA. For EU compliance, they hold CE, RoHS, and REACH certifications, so your compliance team has nothing to worry about. By admin on 2026-05-21
Q: The connector says MPO-12/APC. Do I strictly need an APC patch cable for this 10km run, or can I get away with a standard UPC single-mode? By S***n on 2026-05-05

A: You definitely want to stick with MPO-12/APC single-mode fiber here. The angled polish (APC) minimizes back reflection (return loss), which is crucial for maintaining signal integrity over a 10km run. Using UPC will cause signal degradation and high CRC errors over distance. By admin on 2026-05-06
Q: Hello, we're running a mixed environment with Cisco Nexus and some Arista spines. Will this LQ-M3140-LR4C optic play nice with both out of the box, or do we need specific firmware for each? By D***n on 2026-01-06

A: They work right out of the box! These are fully MSA compliant and rigorously tested for multi-vendor interoperability. You can plug them into your Cisco and Arista gear without worrying about any "unsupported transceiver" errors. By admin on 2026-01-06
Q: What is FEC (Forward Error Correction)? By M***l on 2025-05-05

A: FEC (Forward Error Correction) is an error correction technique todetect and correct a limited number of errors in transmitted data without the need for retransmission. It works by adding redundant bits to a bitstream to help the decoder odetect and correct some transmission errors without the need for retransmission. This function needs to be turned on by the transmission device. By admin on 2025-05-05

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J***s

India

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5 .0

2026-06-06

DOM works perfectly on these MPO-12 transceivers.

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A***n

Brazil

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2026-05-01

Top tier OEM compatible QSFP+ for enterprise.

21 Helpful vote Comments

S***r

Switzerland

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5 .0

2026-04-17

Deployed these for base station backhaul over 10km single-mode fiber. The 4x DFB transmitters maintain stable TX power even in outdoor cabinets hitting 65°C. Unbeatable TCO for telecom 40G upgrades.

23 Helpful vote Comments

R***n

Venezuela

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5 .0

2026-03-24

No CRC errors after a month. Solid 1310nm QSFP+ for long-haul datacenter connectivity.

108 Helpful vote Comments

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2026-02-06

Flawless 40G network equipment B2B purchase.

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2026-01-20

Plug and play 40GBASE-LR4, no complaints here.

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2025-11-28

Perfect 40G QSFP+ for our fiber ring.

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2025-11-17

Handles 60°C operating temperature without any sweat.

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2025-10-24

Works great with Juniper, exact 1310nm specs!

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2025-10-14

Superb multi-vendor switch compatibility test results. Will order more for our metro networks.

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2025-10-10

Great compatible Cisco 4x10GBASE-LR module. Easy plug-and-play for our rack-to-rack NAS setup!

109 Helpful vote Comments

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France

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4 .0

2025-10-08

Box arrived a bit dented, but the 4x10GBASE-LR QSFP+ modules work flawlessly.

103 Helpful vote Comments

J***s

Mexico

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5 .0

2025-09-11

Awesome 10km SMF optic, highly recommended.

210 Helpful vote Comments

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2025-04-13

Smashed our 40G Ethernet upgrade budget. Good SMF performance and nice wide temp range.

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2024-10-24

Needed reliable 40GBASE-LR4 compatibility for a multi-vendor data center. These LINK-PP QSFP+ units integrated seamlessly with Juniper and Dell gear. DDM monitoring is incredibly accurate for long-range links.

200 Helpful vote Comments

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Germany

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5 .0

2024-09-19

no problems to report

18 Helpful vote Comments

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2024-07-04

Was a pleasant and easy to find what I needed. Very satisfied and will be a repeated customer to buy Optical Transceiver Modules here.

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5 .0

2024-07-01

Engineering said that it worked great.

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2024-03-28

Every thing went smooth. I had a question and called, they helped me right away.

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Mexico

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2024-03-25

The 10/25/40G Transceiver Modules came to me soon and they all worked well with my devices. Thanks a lot! I will definitely buy from you again!

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2024-01-10

The service was outstanding. The price was low and the quality was good. If I need more 10/25/40G Transceiver Modules in the future, I will buy from you again!

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2024-01-09

I like ordering Optical Transceiver modules here because they have the cheapest prices I could find.

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