Accortec QSFP Module

The Accortec QSFP Module is a cutting-edge solution designed for high-performance data networking and optical networks. Engineered to deliver robust 40GBase-LR4 performance, this transceiver is essential for organizations aiming to scale data transmission, reduce latency, and future-proof their infrastructure. Built for data centers, service providers, and enterprise networks, the Accortec QSFP Module combines industry-leading optics with a compact QSFP+ form factor, enabling dense, scalable deployments without compromising signal integrity or reach. Whether upgrading an existing spine-leaf topology or building a new high-performance fabric, this module is designed to maximize uptime, simplify interoperability, and lower total cost of ownership. With advanced optical technology, precise manufacturing, and compatibility with a wide range of switches, routers, and optical transport gear, the Accortec QSFP Module is your reliable pathway to 40G over long distances, delivering superior performance for modern workloads including cloud, analytics, and real-time data streaming.

• High-performance 40G/LR4 capacity: This QSFP+ transceiver supports 4x10 Gb/s lanes within a single module, enabling aggregated 40 Gigabit-per-second throughput across a single-mode fiber link. The LR4 designation reflects its long-reach capability, making it ideal for campus backbones and data-center interconnects up to 10 kilometers, all while preserving signal integrity through precise WDM optics and coherent four-channel modulation. This makes it perfect for scalable upgrades, interconnecting core routers with distribution switches, and consolidating fiber footprints without sacrificing performance. In busy enterprise environments, LR4 transceivers help maximize bandwidth availability while minimizing rack space and cabling complexity.
• MSA-compliant, hot-swappable QSFP+ form factor: The Accortec QSFP Module is designed to plug into standard QSFP+ ports with no mechanical modifications, enabling seamless replacement and rapid scaling in live networks. Its MSA-compliant footprint ensures broad compatibility with a wide ecosystem of switches, routers, and optical transport gear from leading vendors. In data centers and enterprise networks, hot-swapping reduces downtime, simplifies maintenance, and accelerates capacity upgrades without requiring downtime windows. The rugged housing supports frequent insertions and removals typical in modern refresh cycles and migrations.
• Advanced diagnostics and reliability: The module supports digital optical monitoring (DOM) for real-time visibility into link health, including monitor data such as optical transmission power, bias current, and temperature. This empowers proactive maintenance, faster fault isolation, and improved service levels. With robust enclosure design and tight tolerances, the Accortec QSFP Module maintains signal integrity across temperature variations and vibration common in data-center environments, helping maximize uptime and ensure predictable performance for latency-sensitive applications.
• Energy efficiency and cost effectiveness: 40G LR4 transceivers are designed to minimize power consumption while delivering maximum throughput, contributing to lower cooling requirements and reduced operational expenses in busy data centers. The Accortec module combines efficient optics with optimized drive electronics, enabling long-distance links to run at scale with lower total cost of ownership. In addition, modular form factors simplify spare management and upgrade paths, helping operators plan for future growth without large, disruptive overhauls.
• Interoperability and flexible deployment: The LR4 transceiver is engineered for cross-vendor interoperability, making it easier to interconnect core routers, aggregation switches, and remote data-center networks. Whether extending a campus backbone, supporting inter-branch WAN links, or connecting metropolitan networks, this module offers reliable, standards-based performance that can adapt to evolving network architectures. With its long reach and dense 40G capacity, it is an ideal choice for modern data fabrics requiring scalable bandwidth without compromising latency or jitter.

Technical Details of Accortec QSFP Module

• Form Factor: QSFP+
• Data Rate: 40GBASE-LR4 (4x10 Gbps lanes)
• Standard Compliance: IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-LR4; QSFP+ MSA; RoHS
• Reach: Up to 10 kilometers on single-mode fiber (SMF)
• Wavelengths: Four 1310 nm channels for simultaneous data transmission
• Fiber Type: Single-Mode Fiber
• Diagnostics: Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) supported
• Power Consumption: Typical 1.5 W (max 2.0 W)
• Operating Temperature: Data-center operating range (approximately 0°C to 70°C)
• Interface/Connector: QSFP+ optical interface; compliant with common network equipment
• Interoperability: Broad cross-vendor compatibility with major switching and routing platforms
• Security/Compliance: RoHS compliant; tested to industry standards for reliability

How to install Accortec QSFP Module

• Power down or ensure service window if hot-swapping according to your data center procedures. Prepare a clean environment to prevent ESD.
• Identify an available QSFP+ port on your switch, router, or optical transport device that supports 40GBASE-LR4. Confirm the host device is powered off if required by your operational policy.
• Align the module with the port and insert firmly until you hear a click. Avoid forcing the module. The handle or latches should engage securely, indicating a proper connection.
• Power up the host device or port and monitor the link status via the device management interface. Use the DOM readings (if available) to verify transmit power, bias, and temperature are within expected ranges.
• Configure your network fabric to recognize the new 40G link. In most cases, no software changes are required beyond enabling the 40G interface; ensure VLANs, routing, and QoS policies are updated as needed for the new bandwidth.

Frequently asked questions

• What is 40GBase-LR4?

  40GBase-LR4 is a long-reach, quad-lane optical transceiver standard that uses four 10 Gbps lanes carried over a single-mode fiber using WDM. It enables high-density 40 Gbps connections over distances up to 10 kilometers, making it suitable for data-center interconnects and campus backbones.

• Is the Accortec QSFP Module compatible with other vendors?

  Yes. The module is designed to be compatible with standard QSFP+ interfaces and MSA requirements, supporting cross-vendor interoperability with many switches, routers, and optical transport devices that accept 40GBASE-LR4 transceivers.

• What is Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM)?

  DOM provides real-time optical performance data such as transmitted power, received power, temperature, and bias current. It helps administrators monitor link health and quickly identify potential issues before they impact service.

• What is the typical distance for 40G LR4?

  LR4 transceivers like this module can reach up to 10 kilometers on standard single-mode fiber, depending on the fiber characteristics and link budget. For longer distances, you may require amplification or alternate optical configurations.

• Can I hot-swap the Accortec QSFP Module?

  Yes. The QSFP+ form factor is designed for hot-swapping in many data-center environments, allowing you to replace or upgrade modules with minimal downtime, following proper procedures to avoid service disruption.

• What about power consumption?

  The module typically consumes around 1.5 W of power under normal operation, with a maximum rating up to about 2.0 W. Actual power varies with temperature, data rate, and link characteristics.