Quick sanity check: do I need an MPO/MTP trunk for these, or will my standard LC patch cables work?

You’re good to go with your standard LC cables! This transceiver uses a standard Duplex LC interface over Single Mode Fiber (SMF). It multiplexes the 4 wavelengths internally, completely eliminating the need for expensive 8/12-core MPO cabling.

This one says 0°C to 70°C, but some of our edge switches are in un-airconditioned outdoor enclosures. Do you guys make a rugged version?

For extreme outdoor edge nodes, we highly recommend our industrial-grade line. While this LQ-CW40-L24C is perfect for standard indoor setups, you should check out our LQ-CW40-L24I models specifically engineered for harsh -40°C to 85°C environments!

Need to ensure this passes our compliance checks. Is it fully IEEE 802.3ba compliant for enterprise network routing?

Yes! It strictly adheres to IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-LR4 and QSFP+ MSA standard protocols, supports Host FEC, and passes all global telecom compliance testing for safe, reliable data center interconnects.

Hey, just verifying if this 40G QSFP+ module will play nice in a mixed rack with both Cisco Nexus and Arista switches?

there! Yes, absolutely. It's fully SFF-8436 MSA compliant and tested rigorously for cross-compatibility with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and other major OEMs. You won't run into any vendor lock-in or interoperability issues.

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H3C QSFP-ELR4-40G Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ 1310nm 20km Duplex LC DDM SMF Optical Transceiver Module

Name: H3C QSFP-ELR4-40G Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ 1310nm 20km Duplex LC DDM SMF Optical Transceiver Module
Brand: LINK-PP
SKU: 219543
Price: 235.64 USD
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Product: H3C QSFP-ELR4-40G Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ 1310nm 20km Duplex LC DDM SMF Optical Transceiver Module
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Compatible:: Cisco; LINK-PP; Arista; Brocade; DELL; Extreme; Generic; H3C; HW; Intel; Juniper; NVIDIA/Mellanox

Compatible P/N:: QSFP-40G-LR4L-WDM1300 | 2km; QSFP-40G-LR4-WDM1300 | 10km; QSFP-LR4-40G-I | 10km; QSFP-ELR4-40G | 20km; QSFP-40G-ER4-SM1310 | 40km

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H3C QSFP-ELR4-40G Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ Specifications

The H3C QSFP-ELR4-40G Compatible LINK-PP module is a high-performance 40G QSFP+ transceiver designed for long-reach networking. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-LR4 and SFF-8436 standards, this single mode optical module ensures superior data transmission. It features a robust hot-pluggable design, supporting an impressive 40Gbps data rate to meet the demanding specifications of modern data center interconnects.

H3C Part Number	QSFP-ELR4-40G	Vendor Name	LINK-PP
Form Factor	QSFP+	Max Data Rate	40Gbps
Wavelength	1271nm, 1291nm, 1311nm, 1331nm	Max Cable Distance	20km
Connector	Duplex LC	Media	SMF
Transmitter Type	DFB	Receiver Type	PIN
Operating Temperature Range	0°C to +70°C	Protocols	QSFP+ MSA, SFF-8436
Host FEC	Supported	Power Supply	+3.3V

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Q: Quick sanity check: do I need an MPO/MTP trunk for these, or will my standard LC patch cables work? By K***s on 2026-03-17

A: You’re good to go with your standard LC cables! This transceiver uses a standard Duplex LC interface over Single Mode Fiber (SMF). It multiplexes the 4 wavelengths internally, completely eliminating the need for expensive 8/12-core MPO cabling. By admin on 2026-03-17
Q: This one says 0°C to 70°C, but some of our edge switches are in un-airconditioned outdoor enclosures. Do you guys make a rugged version? By S***n on 2026-02-20

A: For extreme outdoor edge nodes, we highly recommend our industrial-grade line. While this LQ-CW40-L24C is perfect for standard indoor setups, you should check out our LQ-CW40-L24I models specifically engineered for harsh -40°C to 85°C environments! By admin on 2026-02-20
Q: Need to ensure this passes our compliance checks. Is it fully IEEE 802.3ba compliant for enterprise network routing? By L***s on 2026-02-17

A: Yes! It strictly adheres to IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-LR4 and QSFP+ MSA standard protocols, supports Host FEC, and passes all global telecom compliance testing for safe, reliable data center interconnects. By admin on 2026-02-17
Q: Hey, just verifying if this 40G QSFP+ module will play nice in a mixed rack with both Cisco Nexus and Arista switches? By A***e on 2025-10-21

A: Hey there! Yes, absolutely. It's fully SFF-8436 MSA compliant and tested rigorously for cross-compatibility with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and other major OEMs. You won't run into any vendor lock-in or interoperability issues. By admin on 2025-10-21

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J***r

Ukraine

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5 .0

2026-06-05

Highly recommend this data center QSFP+ unit!

72 Helpful vote Comments

J***s

Tunisia

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4 .0

2026-04-04

Shipping took an extra day. Cisco compatible 40G paired up fine though.

37 Helpful vote Comments

W***z

Ukraine

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5 .0

2026-02-03

Best Cisco compatible 40G module I've bought.

70 Helpful vote Comments

W***r

Spain

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5 .0

2025-12-02

Works great in our outdoor cabinet switch.

96 Helpful vote Comments

P***n

Switzerland

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5 .0

2025-11-26

We strictly monitor DOM metrics, and this 40G QSFP+ transceiver maintains pristine 1331nm Rx levels over a 12km campus fiber ring. Excellent SFF-8436 compliance and zero OEM lock-in issues with our mixed Brocade/Extreme environment.

183 Helpful vote Comments

D***l

Portugal

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5 .0

2025-08-03

Tested the CWDM multiplexing on these duplex LC optics across our core routers. Flawless 40Gbps Infiniband throughput and the laser handles standard 0°C to +70°C temps beautifully inside our dense, un-airconditioned edge node cabinet.

176 Helpful vote Comments

C***e

Panama

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5 .0

2025-06-21

Flawless 40Gbps data rate on duplex LC.

171 Helpful vote Comments

R***n

Norway

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5 .0

2025-06-17

Deployed 50 of these 40GBASE-LR4 units. Mellanox compatibility is 100% on point.

163 Helpful vote Comments

D***e

Germany

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5 .0

2025-06-17

Perfect 20km SMF module for our campus!

162 Helpful vote Comments

M***z

Italy

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5 .0

2025-05-31

Replaced some pricey OEM units with this 20km SMF module. DDM data shows stable 3.3V draw under load. Perfect for our bulk data center QSFP+ deployment, saving thousands on TCO without sacrificing reliability.

88 Helpful vote Comments

R***n

Russian Federation

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5 .0

2025-03-24

Great enterprise network upgrade! The 40Gbps throughput on these Dell compatible optics is stable.

70 Helpful vote Comments

T***o

Russian Federation

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5 .0

2025-02-21

Very nice sales to speak to and knowledgeable on the products they sell!

36 Helpful vote Comments

A***s

United Kingdom

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5 .0

2025-01-15

DDM stats on these 1310nm 20km modules are accurate. Great for our 10G NAS.

114 Helpful vote Comments

C***n

Argentina

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5 .0

2025-01-11

20km distance reached without any signal loss!

71 Helpful vote Comments

T***e

Republic of Korea

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5 .0

2025-01-09

You had what I was looking for. The price was right. Shipping cost low. Shopping experience intuitive and quick.Thanks!

55 Helpful vote Comments

L***n

United States

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5 .0

2024-11-30

Smooth Infiniband QDR connectivity. Running these in a Juniper chassis without a hitch.

69 Helpful vote Comments

M***z

Japan

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5 .0

2024-11-29

Packing and delivery very good. All went well.

45 Helpful vote Comments

D***n

Italy

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5 .0

2024-11-17

Temperatures stay well within 0-70°C. Perfect commercial grade optical module for our racks. ❄️

146 Helpful vote Comments

R***n

Indonesia

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5 .0

2024-11-02

CWDM4 LC setup was plug and play! ⚡

185 Helpful vote Comments

R***h

Thailand

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5 .0

2024-07-31

A wonderful experience! Never buying anywhere else!

34 Helpful vote Comments

G***i

United States

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5 .0

2024-07-10

Detected right away and no issues. Price is great

70 Helpful vote Comments

H***r

Hong Kong

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5 .0

2024-06-08

I got exactly what I wanted and received them in a very timely manner. Satisfied

53 Helpful vote Comments

A***i

Morocco

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5 .0

2024-05-22

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

41 Helpful vote Comments

H***n

Russian Federation

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5 .0

2024-04-09

We had a large volume for 10/25/40G Transceiver Modules each month.always had good performance. This time our Account Manager told me that it had a big price reduction, so we purchased some more which can be used for six months. Surprisingly, we received the goods quickly. That's great.

85 Helpful vote Comments

J***k

Canada

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5 .0

2024-03-07

Quick delivery, good description of item, easy transaction.

23 Helpful vote Comments

J***n

Hungary

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