40G, 100G, 400G and 800G Cabling Reference Guide
This document serves as a guide to select the best Corning Optical Communications bill-of-materials (BOM) for your structured cabling application (scenario).
Arista Transceiver Connector Types
This cabling guide provides component information necessary to work with 40G, 100G, and 400G transceivers and breakout options within the same rack or row and across data center scenarios. Arista optical transceiver modules have different connector types (refer to the Arista Transceiver and Cable Guide). With the introduction of 400G, new form factors have been released, including multimode 16-F MPO angled and single-mode CS® and SN® connectors. Corning's EDGE8® solution is designed to support both single-mode and multimode optical interfaces based on the use of two, eight, and 16 fibers.
The following is a partial list of Arista transceivers by connector type:
| MPO-16 Angled | MPO-8/12 | LC Duplex | CS and SN | Twin MPO-8/12 APC Interface (OSFP/QSFP-DD) | LC Duplex UPC Interface (OSFP/QSFP-DD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimode QDD-400G-SR8 OSFP-400G-SR8 |
Multimode QDD-400G-VSR4 QDD-400G-SRBD QSFP-100G-SR4 QSFP-40G-SR4 |
Single-Mode OSFP-400G-DR4 QDD-400G-DR4 QSFP-100G-PSM4 QSFP-40G-PLR4 QSFP-40G-PLR4 |
CN: Single-mode OSFP-400G-XDR4-S QDD-400G-XDR4-S OSFP-400G-PLR4-S QDD-400G-PLR4-S |
Twin MPO-8/12 APC Interface (OSFP/QSFP-DD) QDD-800G-2XDR4 QDD-800G-2FR4 QDD-800G-2PLR4 QDD-800G-2LR4 OSFP-800G-2XDR4 OSFP-800G-2FR4 OSFP-800G-2PLR4 OSFP-800G-2LR4 |
LC Duplex UPC Interface (OSFP/QSFP-DD) Single-mode OSFP-400G-DR4 QDD-400G-DR4 QSFP-100G-PSM4 QSFP-40G-PLR4 QSFP-40G-PLR4 |
| Multimode QSFP-100G-SWDM4 QSFP-40G-SRBD QSFP-40G-UNIV SFP-25G-SR SFP-10G-SR |
Single-Mode OSFP-400G-FR4 QDD-400G-FR4 QSFP-100G-CWDM4 QSFP-100G-LR4 QSFP-100G-ERL4 QSFP-100G-DR QSFP-100G-FR QSFP-100G-LR QSFP-40G-LR4 QSFP-40G-ER4 |
SN: Single-mode OSFP-400G-XDR4-S QDD-400G-XDR4-S OSFP-400G-PLR4-S QDD-400G-PLR4-S |
Note: Single-mode fiber type: Corning® SMF-28® Ultra Optical Fiber. Multimode fiber type: Corning® ClearCurve® OM4.
To review a more comprehensive list of transceiver breakout options, please refer to each cabling scenario or visit arista.com.
Scenario 1: MPO-8/12 to MPO-8/12 Local
Diagram illustrating an MPO-8/12 transceiver connecting locally to another MPO-8/12 transceiver.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JE8E808GE8-NBxxxF | JE8E808GEZ-NBxxxM | JE6E608QE8-NBxxxF | JE6E608QEZ-NBxxxM | EDGE8®, 8-F Jumper, MTP® (unpinned) to MTP (unpinned), Type-B polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
Note: Americas uses plenum cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 2: MPO-8/12 to MPO-8/12 Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating an MPO-8/12 transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to another MPO-8/12 transceiver.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JE8E808GE8-NBxxxF | JE8E808GEZ-NBxxxM | JE6E608QE8-NBxxxF | JE6E608QEZ-NBxxxM | EDGE8®, MTP® (non-pinned) to MTP (non-pinned) 8-F Jumper, TIA-568 Type-B polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | EDGE8-CP32-V1 | EDGE8-CP32-V1 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8 32-F MTP Adapter Panel, (4-port) |
| 3 | GE7E732GPNDDUxxxF* | GE7E732GLZDDUxxxM* | GE5E532QPNDDUxxxF* | GE5E532QLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 32 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks are available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 3: MPO-8/12 to LC Duplex Local
Diagram illustrating an MPO-8/12 transceiver connecting locally to LC Duplex transceivers.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECM8-04E8-GE8B-xxxF* | ECM8-04E8-GEZB-xxxM* | ECM8-05E6-QE8B-xxxF* | ECM8-05E6-QEZB-xxxM | EDGE8® Port Breakout Module, LC Duplex to MTP® (unpinned), 8 F, universal polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters)* |
| 2 | 787802GD120xxxF | E787802GNZ20xxxM | 797902QD120xxxF | E797902QNZ20xxxM | EDGETM LC Uniboot to LC Uniboot Duplex Jumper, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 3 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum/riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *The EDGE8 port breakout module has a tail length of maximum 75 ft (25 m). Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 4: MPO-8/12 to LC Duplex Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating an MPO-8/12 transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to LC Duplex transceivers.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JE8E808GE8-NAxxxF | JE8E808GEZ-NAxxxM | JE6E608QE8-NAxxxF | JE6E608QEZ-NAxxxM | EDGE8®, 8-F Jumper, MTP® (unpinned) to MTP (unpinned), Type-A polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | EDGE8-CP32-V1 | EDGE8-CP32-V1 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8 4-Port MTP Connector Panel |
| 3 | GE7E732GPNDDUxxxF* | GE7E732GLZDDUxxxM* | GE5E532QPNDDUxxxF* | GE5E532QLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 32 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | ECM8-UM08-05-E6Q-ULL | ECM8-UM08-05-E6Q-ULL | EDGE8 Ultra-Low-Loss Module, LC Duplex to MTP (unpinned), 8 F, universal polarity |
| 5 | 787802GD120xxxF | E787802GNZ20xxxM | 797902QD120xxxF | E797902QNZ20xxxM | EDGETM LC Uniboot to LC Uniboot Duplex Jumper, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 6 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum/riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 5: MPO-16 Angled to MPO-16 Angled Local
Diagram illustrating an MPO-16 Angled transceiver connecting locally to another MPO-16 Angled transceiver.
| Item | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JC3C316QPH-NBxxxF | JC3C316QLZ-NBxxxM | 16-F Jumper, MTP®-16 Angled (unpinned) to MTP-16 Angled (unpinned), Type-B polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
Note: Americas uses plenum cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 6: MPO-16 Angled to MPO-16 Angled Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating an MPO-16 Angled transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to another MPO-16 Angled transceiver.
| Item | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HC3E616QPH-LBxxxF | HC3E616QLZ-LBxxxM | 16-F Y-Harness, MTP®-16 Angled (unpinned) to two 8-F (unpinned) MTPs, 36-in (910-mm) breakout leg length, Type-B polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8® 32-F MTP Adapter MM/OM4 Panel, 4-port |
| 3 | GE5E532QPNDDUxxxF* | GE5E532QLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 32 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 7: MPO-16 Angled to MPO-8/12 Local
Diagram illustrating an MPO-16 Angled transceiver connecting locally to MPO-8/12 transceivers.
| Item | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HC3E616QPH-LBxxxF | HC3E616QLZ-LBxxxM | 16-F Y-Harness, MTP®-16 Angled (unpinned) to two 8-F (unpinned) MTPs, 36-in (910-mm) breakout leg length, Type-B polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
Note: Americas uses plenum cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 8: MPO-16 Angled to MPO-8/12 Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating an MPO-16 Angled transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to MPO-8/12 transceivers.
| Item | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HC3E616QPH-LBxxxF | HC3E616QLZ-LBxxxM | 16-F Y-Harness, MTP®-16 Angled (unpinned) to two 8-F (unpinned) MTPs, 36-in (910-mm) breakout leg length, Type-B polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8® 32-F MTP Adapter MM/OM4 Panel, 4-port |
| 3 | GE5E532QPNDDUxxxF* | GE5E532QLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 32 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | JE6E608QE8-NBxxxF | JE6E608QEZ-NBxxxM | EDGE8, 8 F Jumper, MTP (unpinned) to MTP (unpinned), Type-B polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 5 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 9: MPO-16 Angled to LC Duplex Local
Diagram illustrating an MPO-16 Angled transceiver connecting locally to LC Duplex transceivers.
| Item | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HC3E516QPH-LBxxxF | HC3E516QLZ-LBxxxM | 16-F Y-Harness, MTP®-16 Angled (unpinned) to two 8-F (pinned) MTPs, 36-in (910-mm) breakout leg length, Type-B polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | ECM8-UM08-05-E6Q-ULL | ECM8-UM08-05-E6Q-ULL | EDGE8® Ultra-Low-Loss Module, LC Duplex to MTP (unpinned), 8 F, universal polarity |
| 3 | 797902QD120xxxF | E797902QNZ20xxxM | EDGETM LC PC Uniboot to LC PC Uniboot Duplex Jumper, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum/riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 10: MPO-16 Angled to LC Duplex Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating an MPO-16 Angled transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to LC Duplex transceivers.
| Item | OM4 Part Number (Americas) | OM4 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HC3E616QPH-LAxxxF | HC3E616QLZ-LAxxxM | 16-F Y-Harness, MTP®-16 Angled (unpinned) to two 8-F (unpinned) MTPs, 36-in (910-mm) breakout leg length, Type-A polarity, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8-CP32-V3 | EDGE8® 32-F MTP Adapter MM/OM4 Panel, 4-port |
| 3 | GE5E532QPNDDUxxxF* | GE5E532QLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 32 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | ECM8-UM08-05-E6Q-ULL | ECM8-UM08-05-E6Q-ULL | EDGE8 Ultra-Low-Loss Module, LC Duplex to MTP (unpinned), 8 F, universal polarity |
| 5 | 797902QD120xxxF | E797902QNZ20xxxM | EDGETM LC PC Uniboot to LC PC Uniboot Duplex Jumper, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 6 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum/riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 11: CS® to CS Local
Diagram illustrating a CS transceiver connecting locally to another CS transceiver.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUCU02GD120xxxF | ECUCU02GNZ20xxxM | 2-F Jumper, Duplex CS UPC to Duplex CS UPC, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
Note: Americas uses riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 12: CS® to CS Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating a CS transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to another CS transceiver.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78CU02GD120xxxF | E78CU02GNZ20xxxM | 2-F Jumper, Duplex CS UPC to LC UPC Uniboot Duplex, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | EDGE8® Ultra-Low-Loss Module, LC duplex to MTP® (unpinned), 8 F, universal polarity |
| 3 | GE7E708GPNDDUxxxF* | GE7E708GLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 8 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum/riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 13: CS® to LC Duplex Local
Diagram illustrating a CS transceiver connecting locally to LC Duplex transceivers.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78CU02GD120xxxF | E78CU02GNZ20xxxM | 2-F Jumper, Duplex CS UPC to LC UPC Uniboot Duplex, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
Note: Americas uses riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 14: CS® to LC Duplex Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating a CS transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to LC Duplex transceivers.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78CU02GD120xxxF | E78CU02GNZ20xxxM | 2-F Jumper, Duplex CS UPC to LC UPC Uniboot Duplex, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | EDGE8® Ultra-Low-Loss Module, LC Duplex to MTP® (unpinned), 8 F, universal polarity |
| 3 | GE7E708GPNDDUxxxF* | GE7E708GLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 8 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | 787802GD120xxxF | E787802GNZ20xxxM | EDGETM LC UPC Uniboot to LC UPC Uniboot Duplex Jumper, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 5 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum/riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 15: SN® to SN Local
Diagram illustrating an SN transceiver connecting locally to another SN transceiver.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUNU02GD116xxxF | ENUNU02GNZ16xxxM | 2-F Jumper, Duplex SN UPC to SN UPC, 1.6 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
Note: Americas uses riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 16: SN® to SN Across the Data Center
Diagram illustrating an SN transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to another SN transceiver.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78NU02GD116xxxF | E78NU02GNZ16xxxM | 2-F Jumper, SN UPC to LC Uniboot UPC Duplex Jumper, 1.6 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | EDGE8® Ultra-Low-Loss Module, LC Duplex to MTP® (unpinned), 8 F, universal polarity |
| 3 | GE7E708GPNDDUxxxF* | GE7E708GLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 8 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum/riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 17: SN® to LC Duplex Local
Diagram illustrating an SN transceiver connecting locally to LC Duplex transceivers.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78NU02GD116xxxF | E78NU02GNZ16xxxM | 2-F Jumper, SN UPC to LC Uniboot UPC Duplex Jumper, 1.6 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
Note: Americas uses riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 18: SN® to LC Duplex Across the Data Center
Diagram illustrating an SN transceiver connecting across a data center via a trunk cable to LC Duplex transceivers.
| Item | OS2 Part Number (Americas) | OS2 Part Number (EMEA and APJ) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78NU02GD116xxxF | E78NU02GNZ16xxxM | 2-F Jumper, SN UPC to LC Uniboot UPC Duplex Jumper, 1.6 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 2 | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | ECM8-UM08-04-E8G-ULL | EDGE8® Ultra-Low-Loss Module, LC Duplex to MTP® (unpinned), 8 F, universal polarity |
| 3 | GE7E708GPNDDUxxxF* | GE7E708GLZDDUxxxM* | EDGE8, MTP Trunk, 8 F, MTP (pinned) to MTP (pinned), 33-in (840-mm) legs, Type-B polarity, pulling grip on first end only, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 4 | 787802GD120xxxF | E787802GNZ20xxxM | EDGETM LC UPC Uniboot to LC UPC Uniboot Duplex Jumper, 2.0 mm cable, xxxF (feet) or xxxM (meters) |
| 5 | EDGE8-xxU | EDGE8-xxU | Please refer to Annex 1 to choose the best option for your application |
Note: Americas uses plenum/riser cable and EMEA/APJ uses LSZH™/CPR Rated cable. *Trunks available in fiber counts of 8 to 288 fibers or higher. Lengths in meters are also available for the Americas.
Scenario 19: 800G and 400G – Local
Diagram illustrating 800G and 400G transceivers used in local switch-to-server applications.
| Near End Optic (Left) | Far End Optic (Right) | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| OSFP-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | OSFP-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
| QDD-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QDD-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
| OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-400G-DR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-400G-DR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QDD-400G-DR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QDD-400G-DR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| OSFP-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QSFP-400G-SR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
| QDD-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QSFP-400G-SR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
Scenario 20: 800G and 400G – Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating 800G and 400G transceivers connecting across a data center via a trunk cable.
| Near End Optic (Left) | Far End Optic (Right) | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| OSFP-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | OSFP-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
| QDD-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QDD-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
| OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-400G-DR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-400G-DR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QDD-400G-DR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QDD-400G-DR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| OSFP-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QSFP-400G-SR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
| QDD-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QSFP-400G-SR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
Scenario 21: 800G and 400G – Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating 800G and 400G transceivers connecting across a data center via a trunk cable.
| Near End Optic (Left) | Far End Optic (Right) | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| OSFP-800G-2FR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-800G-2FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2LR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-800G-2LR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2FR4 (single-mode) | QDD-800G-2FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2LR4 (single-mode) | QDD-800G-2LR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| OSFP-800G-2FR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-400G-FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2LR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-400G-FR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2FR4 (single-mode) | QDD-400G-FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2LR4 (single-mode) | QDD-400G-FR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
Scenario 22: 800G and 200G – Local
Diagram illustrating 800G and 200G transceivers used in local switch-to-server applications.
| Near End Optic (Left) | Far End Optic (Right) | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QSFP-200G-FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QSFP-200G-FR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QSFP-200G-FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QSFP-200G-FR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| OSFP-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QSFP-200G-SR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
| QDD-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QSFP-200G-SR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
Scenario 23: 800G and 200G – Across DC with Trunk
Diagram illustrating 800G and 200G transceivers connecting across a data center via a trunk cable.
| Near End Optic (Left) | Far End Optic (Right) | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QSFP-200G-FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QSFP-200G-FR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QSFP-200G-FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QSFP-200G-FR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| OSFP-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QSFP-200G-SR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
| QDD-800G-2VSR4 (multimode) | QSFP-200G-SR4 (multimode) | 50 m |
Scenario 24: 800G and 400G – Local
Diagram illustrating 800G and 400G transceivers used in local switch-to-switch applications.
| Near End Optic (Left) | Far End Optic (Right) | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | QDD-800G-2XDR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | QDD-800G-2PLR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| OSFP-800G-2FR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-400G-FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| OSFP-800G-2LR4 (single-mode) | OSFP-400G-FR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
| QDD-800G-2FR4 (single-mode) | QDD-400G-FR4 (single-mode) | 2 km |
| QDD-800G-2LR4 (single-mode) | QDD-400G-FR4 (single-mode) | 10 km |
Annex 1: EDGE8® HD Housings
EDGE8® HD housings mount in 19-inch racks or cabinets and provide industry-leading ultra-high-density connectivity when combined with EDGE8 modules, panels, harnesses, trunks, and jumpers.
| Part Number (Global) | Maximum Number of Modules or Panels | Maximum Fiber Density | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGE8-01U-SP | 18 | LC: 144 fibers MTP®: 576 fibers |
1U |
| EDGE8-02U | 36 | LC: 288 fibers MTP: 1,152 fibers |
2U |
| EDGE8-04U | 72 | LC: 576 fibers MTP: 2,304 fibers |
4U |
Annex 2: Polarity Drawings
Polarity drawings, often referred to as fiber optic polarity diagrams, are essential when designing and implementing data center links using fiber optic cabling. They play a crucial role in ensuring proper connectivity, signal integrity, and compatibility between different network components. This section covers specific polarity drawings applicable to the previously described scenarios.
(Visual diagrams illustrating polarity for various scenarios are presented in this section.)
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