Can I achieve the full 350m transmission range on older OM3 multimode fiber?

On standard OM3 fiber, the maximum transmission distance is 240 meters. To hit the full 350m rating, you will need OM4 fiber. If your facility happens to be wired with OM5, the range extends even further up to 440 meters.

Will this 40G QSFP+ SWDM4 module play nice with a mixed Cisco and Arista core setup?

Yes! It natively supports QSFP+ MSA protocols and seamlessly connects different OEM hardware. Our enterprise clients regularly verify plug-and-play interoperability across Cisco, Arista, and Broadcom switches without any vendor lock-in issues or CLI errors.

How does using this module lower our total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to standard 40G SR4 transceivers?

The biggest TCO saving is in your fiber infrastructure. Standard SR4 modules require expensive 8-fiber MTP/MPO cables, whereas this SWDM4 uses standard Duplex LC MMF. You can push 40G over your existing 10G OM3/OM4 infrastructure, completely avoiding massive re-cabling costs.

Do these transceivers comply with IEEE 802.3ba and support standard DOM monitoring?

Yes, they strictly adhere to IEEE 802.3ba, QSFP+ MSA, and SFF-8636 industry standards. The built-in DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring) allows real-time tracking of TX/RX optical power, voltage, bias current, and temperature directly through your switch's I2C interface.

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Broadcom QSFP-BIDI-40G Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ SWDM4 350m Duplex LC DOM MMF Optical Transceiver Module

Name: Broadcom QSFP-BIDI-40G Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ SWDM4 350m Duplex LC DOM MMF Optical Transceiver Module
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The Broadcom QSFP-BIDI-40G Compatible LINK-PP 40G QSFP+ is a highly efficient SWDM4 optical transceiver designed for robust 40G Ethernet networks. This hot-pluggable module utilizes advanced multiplexing over duplex multimode fiber, delivering up to 41.2Gbps aggregate bandwidth. With its low power dissipation under 3.5W, it provides a cost-effective upgrade path for enterprise data centers.

Broadcom Part Number	QSFP-BIDI-40G	Vendor Name	LINK-PP
Form Factor	QSFP+	Max Data Rate	40Gbps
Wavelength	850nm, 880nm, 910nm, 940nm	Max Cable Distance	350m
Connector	Duplex LC	Media	MMF
Transmitter Type	VCSEL	Receiver Type	PIN
Operating Temperature Range	0°C to +70°C	EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility)	Supported
DDM/DOM	Supported	Protocols	QSFP+ MSA, SWDM MSA, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3ba, XLPPI electrical interface

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Q: Can I achieve the full 350m transmission range on older OM3 multimode fiber? By M***n on 2026-02-20

A: On standard OM3 fiber, the maximum transmission distance is 240 meters. To hit the full 350m rating, you will need OM4 fiber. If your facility happens to be wired with OM5, the range extends even further up to 440 meters. By admin on 2026-02-21
Q: Will this 40G QSFP+ SWDM4 module play nice with a mixed Cisco and Arista core setup? By M***a on 2026-02-20

A: Yes! It natively supports QSFP+ MSA protocols and seamlessly connects different OEM hardware. Our enterprise clients regularly verify plug-and-play interoperability across Cisco, Arista, and Broadcom switches without any vendor lock-in issues or CLI errors. By admin on 2026-02-20
Q: How does using this module lower our total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to standard 40G SR4 transceivers? By L***s on 2026-02-17

A: The biggest TCO saving is in your fiber infrastructure. Standard SR4 modules require expensive 8-fiber MTP/MPO cables, whereas this SWDM4 uses standard Duplex LC MMF. You can push 40G over your existing 10G OM3/OM4 infrastructure, completely avoiding massive re-cabling costs. By admin on 2026-02-17
Q: Do these transceivers comply with IEEE 802.3ba and support standard DOM monitoring? By A***e on 2026-01-18

A: Yes, they strictly adhere to IEEE 802.3ba, QSFP+ MSA, and SFF-8636 industry standards. The built-in DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring) allows real-time tracking of TX/RX optical power, voltage, bias current, and temperature directly through your switch's I2C interface. By admin on 2026-01-19

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W***z

United Arab Emirates

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5 .0

2026-05-14

Bought a bulk batch for server uplinks. The 850-940nm wavelengths perform exactly to spec.

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L***n

Ireland

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5 .0

2026-01-08

Top tier 40Gbase-SWDM4 transceiver, highly recommend.

128 Helpful vote Comments

E***r

Colombia

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5 .0

2025-08-09

We use these for fast cell tower backhaul testing. Stable 41.2Gbps aggregate bandwidth.

85 Helpful vote Comments

A***r

Spain

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5 .0

2025-07-28

Fantastic price for a 350m reach module.

121 Helpful vote Comments

D***g

Denmark

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5 .0

2025-05-10

Perfect 40Gbase-SWDM4 compatibility across our mixed environment. I have these linking Extreme and Fortinet firewalls over OM5. The 4-wavelength multiplexing handles our massive virtualized NAS traffic perfectly.

125 Helpful vote Comments

N***n

Austria

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5 .0

2025-05-01

The DDM interface is super accurate for monitoring Tx/Rx power in our datacenter.

36 Helpful vote Comments

L***e

Argentina

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5 .0

2025-04-24

Great 40G Duplex LC MMF optical module. No need to re-terminate with MPO connectors!

188 Helpful vote Comments

P***l

Canada

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5 .0

2025-04-04

Perfect for our campus OM4 fiber upgrade.

159 Helpful vote Comments

J***t

Switzerland

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5 .0

2025-03-18

Replaced our standard SR4s with this Duplex LC MMF optical module to avoid MTP/MPO cassettes. It perfectly follows SFF-8636 and IEEE 802.3ba standards. Power draw is minimal, keeping racks cool.

51 Helpful vote Comments

J***n

Switzerland

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5 .0

2025-03-14

Duplex LC interface makes patching super easy.

116 Helpful vote Comments

J***s

Chile

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5 .0

2025-01-25

Saved us from running new MPO cables!

179 Helpful vote Comments

J***a

Switzerland

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5 .0

2025-01-17

Tested these SWDM4 modules in an outdoor cabinet at 65°C, no thermal throttling.

27 Helpful vote Comments

T***s

Austria

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5 .0

2024-12-28

VCSEL transmitters run cool under heavy load. ❄️

161 Helpful vote Comments

C***e

Singapore

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5 .0

2024-12-16

We deployed 50 of these 40G QSFP+ SWDM4 transceivers for a major data center overhaul. Reusing our legacy duplex LC MMF saved thousands on MPO cabling. DOM monitoring via I2C is flawless on Mellanox.

138 Helpful vote Comments

E***z

Peru

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5 .0

2024-12-06

Linked right up on our Dell racks.

104 Helpful vote Comments

D***n

Argentina

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