Our deployment includes roadside telecom enclosures and outdoor cabinets. Do you offer an industrial wide-temperature (-40°C to +85°C) version of this SR4 optic?

The standard LQ-M85100-SR4C is designed for commercial operating temperatures (0°C to +70°C / 32°F to 158°F) in standard data center and indoor server environments. However, industrial wide-temperature (-40°C to +85°C) custom configurations are available upon request for outdoor cabinets and harsh edge environments. Please reach out to our engineering team before ordering to request the industrial-grade version.

How does the LQ-M85100-SR4C compare to OEM brand optics (like Cisco QSFP-100G-SR4-S or H3C QSFP-100G-SR4-MM850) in terms of bit error rate and long-term reliability?

The LQ-M85100-SR4C delivers 100% equivalent optical performance to OEM parts at a fraction of the cost. Built with tier-1 850nm VCSEL transmitters and PIN receivers, each unit undergoes strict optical spectrum, eye pattern (mask margin > 20%), and BERT testing (< 1×10⁻¹²). It fully supports standard DDM/DOM real-time diagnostic monitoring and includes an industry-leading 5-year warranty.

What fiber patch cable types, polarity, and connector configurations are required to achieve the full 100-meter reach?

This module requires standard Multimode Fiber (MMF) terminated with an MTP/MPO-12 connector (Female, UPC polish, using the outer 8 fibers for 4x Tx and 4x Rx). Maximum reach is up to 70 meters on OM3 multimode fiber and up to 100 meters on OM4 multimode fiber when Host Forward Error Correction (FEC) is enabled. Standard Type-B (Key-Up to Key-Up) polarity trunk cables are recommended for switch-to-switch direct interconnects.

Can we use this 100G QSFP28 SR4 module to link a Cisco Nexus switch on one end and an Arista or Mellanox switch on the other without vendor-lock issues?

Yes, absolutely. We provide custom EEPROM vendor coding before shipment. You can specify the exact host switch models (e.g., Cisco, Arista, NVIDIA/Mellanox, Juniper, Dell, etc.) during checkout or via direct message, and each transceiver will be custom-coded and host-tested to guarantee seamless cross-platform interoperability without triggering unsupported transceiver alarms.

Does this transceiver comply with standard industry MSA specifications and international regulatory certifications?

Yes. The module strictly complies with QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3bm (100GBASE-SR4), and CAUI-4 electrical interfaces. Furthermore, our manufacturing facility and products are fully certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, RoHS (Directive EU 2015/863), CE, FCC, and UL safety standards.

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The HPE 845966-B21 Compatible LINK-PP module is a high-performance 100G QSFP28 SR4 optical transceiver designed for short-reach data communication. Operating at a 4x25.78Gbps data rate, this commercial-grade QSFP28 module ensures exceptional signal integrity. It features a maximum power consumption of just 2.5W, making this 100GBASE-SR4 solution incredibly energy-efficient for modern enterprise networking environments.

HPE Part Number	845966-B21	Vendor Name	LINK-PP
Form Factor	QSFP28	Max Data Rate	103.125Gbps
Wavelength	850nm	Max Cable Distance	70m@OM3/100m@OM4
Connector	MPO-12	Media	MMF
Transmitter Type	VCSEL	Receiver Type	PIN
DDM/DOM	Supported	Operating Temperature Range	0°C to +70°C
Modulation (Electrical)	4x 25G-NRZ	Modulation (Optical)	4x 25G-NRZ
Protocols	QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3bm, CAUI-4	Warranty	5 Years

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Q: Our deployment includes roadside telecom enclosures and outdoor cabinets. Do you offer an industrial wide-temperature (-40°C to +85°C) version of this SR4 optic? By R***l on 2026-06-01

A: The standard LQ-M85100-SR4C is designed for commercial operating temperatures (0°C to +70°C / 32°F to 158°F) in standard data center and indoor server environments. However, industrial wide-temperature (-40°C to +85°C) custom configurations are available upon request for outdoor cabinets and harsh edge environments. Please reach out to our engineering team before ordering to request the industrial-grade version. By admin on 2026-06-01
Q: How does the LQ-M85100-SR4C compare to OEM brand optics (like Cisco QSFP-100G-SR4-S or H3C QSFP-100G-SR4-MM850) in terms of bit error rate and long-term reliability? By J***z on 2025-11-27

A: The LQ-M85100-SR4C delivers 100% equivalent optical performance to OEM parts at a fraction of the cost. Built with tier-1 850nm VCSEL transmitters and PIN receivers, each unit undergoes strict optical spectrum, eye pattern (mask margin > 20%), and BERT testing (< 1×10⁻¹²). It fully supports standard DDM/DOM real-time diagnostic monitoring and includes an industry-leading 5-year warranty. By admin on 2025-11-27
Q: What fiber patch cable types, polarity, and connector configurations are required to achieve the full 100-meter reach? By C***a on 2025-11-25

A: This module requires standard Multimode Fiber (MMF) terminated with an MTP/MPO-12 connector (Female, UPC polish, using the outer 8 fibers for 4x Tx and 4x Rx). Maximum reach is up to 70 meters on OM3 multimode fiber and up to 100 meters on OM4 multimode fiber when Host Forward Error Correction (FEC) is enabled. Standard Type-B (Key-Up to Key-Up) polarity trunk cables are recommended for switch-to-switch direct interconnects. By admin on 2025-11-25
Q: Can we use this 100G QSFP28 SR4 module to link a Cisco Nexus switch on one end and an Arista or Mellanox switch on the other without vendor-lock issues? By B***z on 2025-10-08

A: Yes, absolutely. We provide custom EEPROM vendor coding before shipment. You can specify the exact host switch models (e.g., Cisco, Arista, NVIDIA/Mellanox, Juniper, Dell, etc.) during checkout or via direct message, and each transceiver will be custom-coded and host-tested to guarantee seamless cross-platform interoperability without triggering unsupported transceiver alarms. By admin on 2025-10-08
Q: Does this transceiver comply with standard industry MSA specifications and international regulatory certifications? By C***g on 2025-08-01

A: Yes. The module strictly complies with QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3bm (100GBASE-SR4), and CAUI-4 electrical interfaces. Furthermore, our manufacturing facility and products are fully certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, RoHS (Directive EU 2015/863), CE, FCC, and UL safety standards. By admin on 2025-08-01

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Poland

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5 .0

2026-05-31

Upgraded our datacenter interconnect with these 850nm QSFP28 transceivers over 80m OM4 MPO cabling. Transceiver DOM power levels and bit error rate test (BERT < 1E-12) match genuine optics easily.

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2026-04-26

Reliable OM4 100m transmission, very impressed.

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2026-03-15

Flawless 100Gbps connectivity between spine and leaf nodes over 60m OM3 trunks. ✨

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2026-03-04

Deployed 24 modules across our campus fiber backbone; latency and throughput are spot on. ⚡

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France

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2026-02-25

Plugged in, linked instantly at 100Gbps.

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2026-02-16

Smooth deployment across Mellanox NICs.

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2026-01-09

Excellent B2B supplier, hassle-free ordering.

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2025-12-27

High-throughput all-flash NVMe NAS cluster hooked up via MPO-12 patch cords effortlessly.

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2025-11-10

Top-notch MPO transceivers for our racks.

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2025-10-03

Recognized immediately by Cisco Catalyst. Perfect.

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S***h

Sweden

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5 .0

2025-10-02

Solid 850nm optics, zero frame loss.

33 Helpful vote Comments

J***t

Sweden

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5 .0

2025-06-24

Running 16 modules in an outdoor telecom shelter cabinet switch stack. Despite fluctuating ambient conditions, operating temperatures stayed well within 0-70°C spec with stable 4x25G-NRZ signal paths across all channels.

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S***n

Switzerland

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2025-05-11

Low power draw under 3.5W per port keeps our high-density top-of-rack switches cool.

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M***r

Mexico

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2025-03-25

Instant 100G link-up, clean signal.

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5 .0

2025-03-20

Flawless 100G link on Arista switch!

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C***r

Portugal

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5 .0

2025-02-02

Great DOM telemetry and low heat.

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L***t

Finland

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2025-01-05

Installed 48 units of LQ-M85100-SR4C into Cisco Nexus 9300 and Arista 7050 spine switches. Full 100Gbps wire speed verified via Ixia tester with zero CRC errors and accurate DDM temp diagnostics.

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Germany

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2023-08-26

Good prices and value

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