Streamline taking 40G speeds to 300m with QSFP28 ESR4 transceivers
The network migration to 100G services has made remarkable technological progress towards meeting new applications and reducing upgrade costs. Missing at that time was a solution for upgrading 40G multi-mode fiber links that span up to 300 meters.
Luckily, the new QSFP28 ESR4 transceiver form factor is the missing link needed to solve this 100G migration path upgrade puzzle.
Filling the migration solution gap for 4x25G use cases
QSFP28 ESR4 transceivers enable networks to quickly upgrade to a 100G (4x25G) environment without replacing existing fiber or network layouts. Avoiding deployment or replacement of existing fibers is a crucial cost-saving advantage for network operators currently on 25G optics looking to optimize for 100G setups.
It accepts a standard MPO12-type connector and will connect 100G fiber links up to 300 meters over OM4, providing a much-needed short reach solution that you can depend on.
Having trouble deciding on an optical transceiver for your network application?
Our 100G short reach transceiver quick selection guide is here to help guarantee your success. With just the fiber connectors and application type, the below guide details the exact form factor and type you'll need for your network configuration.
100G Short Reach Applications Transceiver Quick Selection Guide
| Fiber Connectors | Applications | Transceiver Type |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-mode 12F MPO | Direct connections between transceivers or transceiver to MPO patch panel. 40G to 100G upgrades 100G to 4x25G breakouts Up to 100m over OM3 | QSFP28-SR4 |
| Multi-mode 12F MPO | Transceiver to MPO patch panel. 40G to 100G upgrades 10G to 4x25G breakouts Up to 100m over OM3 | QSFP28-ESR4 |
| Multi-mode Duplex LC | Direct connections between transceivers or transceiver to LC patch panel. 10G to 100G upgrades Up to 100m over OM3 | QSFP28-SWDM4 |
| Single-mode 12F MPO | Direct connections between transceivers or transceiver to MPO patch panel. 40G to 100G upgrades 100G to 4x25G breakouts Up to 500m over SMF | QSFP28-PSM4 |
| Single-mode Duplex LC | Direct connections between transceivers or transceiver to LC patch panel. 10G to 100G upgrades Up to 2km over SMF | QSFP28-CWDM4 |
Proline is the preferred choice for quality 100G optics
Proline offers a complete portfolio of 100G compatible CFP, CFP2, CFP4, and QSFP28 transceiver options for spanning up to long reaches with 100G signals in an efficient green QSFP28 package which also consumes 30% less power.
With our best-in-class reliability rate, top performing optics that meet or exceed the OEM equivalents, and decades of experience, Proline is the partner who is best positioned to help you succeed in your 100G migration endeavors.
Contact us to learn more about how Proline solutions optimize your migration to 100G.
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