Description
Elevate your data-center networking with the Mellanox QSFP28 Module, a purpose-built 100GBase-X transceiver designed to deliver ultra-fast, reliable connectivity in dense, scalable deployments. This high-density QSFP28 module is engineered to slide into standard QSFP28 slots, offering a compact, hot-swappable solution that scales with growing traffic demands. Ideal for interconnecting spine and leaf switches, aggregating server NICs, and building multi-terabit backbones for storage networks, the Mellanox QSFP28 Module maximizes throughput, minimizes latency, and simplifies deployment across modern data centers and enterprise networks.
- High-density 100G per port in a compact QSFP28 form factor enables scalable, space-saving distributions of 100 GbE across racks and clusters.
- MPO/MTP 12-fiber optical interface supports parallel optics for multi-lane transmission, enabling high-bandwidth links in both short-reach and extended configurations.
- Versatile fiber options accommodate multiple optical variants, including SR4/MMF at 850 nm and LR4/SMF at 1310/1550 nm, so you can tailor link distance and fiber type to your topology.
- Plug-and-play interoperability with a broad range of switches, routers, and fabric extenders, providing seamless integration in data centers and enterprise networks.
- Engineered for reliability and efficiency with robust signal integrity, thermal management, and digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM/DOM) on supported variants to simplify maintenance and monitoring.
Technical Details of Mellanox QSFP28 Module
- Form Factor: QSFP28
- Data Rate: 100GBase-X per port (up to 100 Gbps total bandwidth per module)
- Connector: 1 x MPO/MTP 12-fiber optical interface
- Fiber Type and Wavelength (variant dependent): Supports multiple optical variants, including multi-mode (MMF, e.g., 850 nm SR4) and single-mode (SMF, e.g., 1310/1550 nm LR4) configurations
- Reach/Distance (variant dependent): Short-reach options for data-center environments and long-reach variants for campus or metro deployments; actual distance varies by fiber type and optical mode
- Diagnostics: Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM/DOM) enabled on supported variants for real-time health, temperature, and optical performance data
- Operating Environment: Designed for reliability in modern data centers with broad temperature tolerance and rugged construction
How to install Mellanox QSFP28 Module
Power down the host equipment if required by your network architecture, or verify hot-swappable compatibility with your switch or router prior to installation.
Identify the correct port slot that supports a QSFP28 transceiver and ensure the slot is free of debris or obstruction.
Remove the protective cap from the MPO/MTP connector end and inspect the connector for cleanliness; if needed, clean using proper fiber cleaning methods.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What data rate does this transceiver support?
Answer: The Mellanox QSFP28 Module provides 100GBase-X per port, up to 100 Gbps per module.
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Q: What fiber types are supported?
Answer: The module supports multiple optical variants, including MMF SR4 at 850 nm and SMF LR4 at 1310/1550 nm, allowing both short-reach and long-reach deployments.
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Q: Is this transceiver hot-swappable?
Answer: Yes. The QSFP28 module is designed for hot-swappable installation in compatible switches and routers, enabling minimal downtime.
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Q: Does it provide diagnostics?
Answer: Yes. Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM/DOM) is enabled on supported variants for real-time health, temperature, and optical performance data.
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Q: Which platforms is it compatible with?
Answer: The Mellanox QSFP28 Module is designed to be interoperable with a broad range of switches, routers, and fabric extenders that support QSFP28 100GBase-X transceivers.
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Q: How do I ensure the cleanliness of the MPO/MTP connector?
Answer: Inspect the connector for cleanliness after removing the protective cap and clean if necessary using proper fiber cleaning methods to prevent signal loss or damage.
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