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400GBASE-DR4 QSFP-DD Optical Transceiver Module Ciena 160-9604-900 Compatible
The HYTOPTODEVICE 160-9604-900 is a high-reliability Ciena compatible 400GBASE-DR4 QSFP-DD optical transceiver module. This 400g transceiver is a vital component for intra-data center connectivity, providing an aggregate throughput of 400Gbps over Single-Mode Fiber (SMF). It utilizes a 1310nm center wavelength with 4 parallel lanes of 100G PAM4, supporting a transmission distance of up to 500m.With its MPO-12 APC interface, the HYTOPTODEVICE 160-9604-900 400g qsfp-dd dr4 transceiver is purpose-built for high-density environments, enabling both direct 400G links and 4x100G breakout configurations to connect with 100G-DR (e.g., Ciena 160-9431-900) modules. Fully compliant with QSFP-DD MSA and IEEE 802.3bs standards, 400G Optical Transceiver Manufacturer China HYTOPTODEVICE ensures a stable long-term supply for Ciena’s Waveserver and 6500 Series platforms, delivering the low-latency performance required for cloud-scale AI and data center fabrics.
Compatibility and Supported Devices for Ciena 400G DR4 Optical Modules
The HYTOPTODEVICE 160-9604-900 fiber optic transceiver is rigorously tested to ensure 100% interoperability with Ciena’s specialized hardware:
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Ciena Waveserver Series: Waveserver 5 and Waveserver Ai.
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Ciena 6500 Family: 6500-D/S Shelves and relevant 400G line cards.
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Ciena 5100/8100 Series: High-density packet-optical switches.
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Software Compatibility: Full support for Ciena SAOS and MCP, ensuring accurate Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) for real-time link health visibility.
Primary Application Scenarios of 400G QSFP-DD Optical Transceiver
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Intra-Data Center 400G Links: Connecting spine and leaf switches within a 500m range using single-mode fiber.
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4x100G Breakout Architecture: Seamlessly breaking out a single 400G port to four 100G-DR endpoints using HYTOPTODEVICE MPO-12 breakout cables.
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Legacy SMF Infrastructure Upgrade: Scaling from 100G PSM4 to 400G DR4 while maintaining the simplicity of parallel single-mode fiber.
Key Product Parameters of 400G DR4 Fiber Transceiver
| Ciena Compatible |
160-9604-900 |
Vendor Name |
HYTOPTODEVICE |
| Form Factor |
QSFP-DD |
Max Data Rate |
425Gbps |
| Wavelength |
1310nm |
Max Distance |
500m |
| Modulation Format |
PAM4 |
Host Required |
FEC |
| Connector |
MTP/MPO-12 |
Voltage Supply |
3.3V |
| Cable Type |
SMF |
DDM Support |
Yes |
| Transmitter Type |
1310nm EML |
Receiver Type |
PIN |
| TX Power |
-2.9~+4.0dBm |
Receiver Sensitivity |
< -5.9dBm |
| Operation Temperature |
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
Maximum Power |
< 10.5W |
| Protocols |
QSFP-DD MSA, |
Application |
400G Ethernet, Data Center Interconnect, Infiniband Interconnects |
| IEEE 802.3bs 400GBASE-DR4 |
Connectivity Solutions(Applications) of 400G QSFP-DD Optical Module：
FAQ for 400G QSFP-DD Optical Transceiver Module
Q1:What is QSFP-DD-400G-DR4? A:The 400G QSFP-DD DR4 is a hot pluggable optical transceiver module with a speed of 400Gbps, a wavelength of 1310nm, and a transmission distance of up to 500m with MPO-12,OS2 SMF. It is ideal for data centre, 400G Ethernet and Infiniband Interconnects.
Q2:What is the maximum transmission distance of the 400G QSFP-DD DR4 transceiver?A:HYTOPTODEVICE QSFP-DD 400G DR4 module supports the maxium transmitting distance of up to 500m with MPO-12, OS2 SMF
Q3:What fiber connector is required for the HYTOPTODEVICE QSFP-DD-400G-DR4?A:The 400G QSFP DD DR4 module uses an MPO-12 connector with SMF.
Q4:Does the HYTOPTODEVICE QDD-400G-DR4-S require FEC?A:Yes. According to the IEEE 802.3db standard, Host KP4 FEC must be enabled on the Cisco switch port to achieve the 100m distance with a reliable Bit Error Rate (BER).
Q5:Does the HYTOPTODEVICE QSFP-DD-400G-DR4 support breakout to 100G?A:Yes, The 400G DR4 module operates by using 4 independent channels, each channel running at 100G PAM4. so the HYTOPTODEVICE QSFP-DD-400G-DR4 transceiver fully supports breakout applications to 4x 100G. You can use the QSFP-DD 400G DR4 to break out to 4 x 100G-DR transceivers (such as Cisco QSFP-100G-DR-S) using an MPO-12 to 4xLC Duplex(UPC) SMF breakout cable.
Q6:Where to buy 400G QSFP DD DR4 optical transceiver?A:There are many factories that produce and sell 400G fiber optic transceivers, but 400G optical transceiver manufacturer china HYTOPTODEVICE is the excellent provider: a source factory, fully controllable process, reliable performance, 100% compatible, sufficient inventory, fast delivery, and quick response.
Q7:Q: Why choose the HYTOPTODEVICE QSFP-DD-400G-DR4 over the DR8 version? A: The QSFP-DD-400G-DR4 version is designed for improved efficiency. It uses an MPO-12 connector (100G standard), while the QSFP-DD-400G-DR8 requires an MPO-16 connector. If you already have MPO-12 fiber installed, the HYTOPTODEVICE 400G DR4 is a more economical option.This will allow you to upgrade from 100G to 400G using the existing MPO-12 cabling.
Q8:Is the 400G QSFP-DD DR4 backward compatible with lower-speed modules,such as 100G?A: Yes. QSFP-DD 400G DR4 uses parallel fiber (MPO-12). Using an MPO-to-4xLC breakout cable, you can link it to four 100G-DR (PAM4) transceivers.
Q9:How do HYTOPTODEVICE ensure 400G QSFP-DD DR4 module compatibility with network switch?A:Ensuring 100% compatibility, optical transceiver modules must be coded to match the switch's requirements. 400G Optical Transceiver Manufacturer China HYTOPTODEVICE was equipped with various high-speed switch,the brands include such as Cisco,NVIDIA,Arista,Juniper. highly professional in coding equipment for various brands to ensure they are recognized and running in your device.
Q10:Is QDD-400G-DR4 hot-swappable?A:HYTOPTODEVICE fiber transceiver modules are hot-pluggable, hot Pluggable QSFP-DD MSA Compliant.you can plug or unplug the optical transceiver, while the device is powered on without damaging the hardware.
Q11:who makes the best 400g transceiver?A: 400G Optical Transceiver Manufacturer China HYTOPTODEVICE ensures that the QDD-400G-DR4 is coded and tested for full compatibility with major switch vendors (such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and huawei). They verify the EEPROM settings to ensure "plug-and-play" functionality without port-recognition errors.Power efficiency, thermal management, multi-vendor compatibility,fast delivery are HYTOPTODEVICE advantage and commitment.
Q12：Does it use MPO-12 or MPO-16？A:The 400G QSFP-DD DR4 uses MPO-12 connector. There are 4 transmit and 4 receive channels (8 fibers total). An MPO-12 connector is used, with the 4 middle fibers typically remaining unused.
Why Network Engineers Choose HYTOPTODEVICE
HYTOPTODEVICE has supplied over 5000,000 optical transceiver modules to data centers, ISPs, and enterprise networks across 100+ countries since 2011. Every module undergoes a 72-hour burn-in test and full DDM/DOM validation before shipment.
- 100% MSA-compliant modules with Cisco, Huawei,Dell,Juniper, and Arista compatibility
- ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility in Shenzhen
- Average lead time of 3–5 business days with DHL/FedEx express options
- Dedicated pre-sales engineering support for custom configurations
- Actual hardware,actual switches,actual results.we publish compatibility test video,eliminate compatibility anxiety. you can watch before you buy.
- We can provide inspection and shipping videos to make you feel as if you are right here with the product.
"We replaced 200 Cisco-branded SFPs with HYTOPTODEVICE equivalents across our spine layer — zero compatibility issues, 40% cost reduction."— Network Architect, Tier-2 ISP, Germany
Quality Certification & Compliance：
At HYTOPTODEVICE, our quality commitment is backed by industry-standard validations. From fiber optical transceiver manufacturing to final inspection, our processes ensure global compliance and reliability.
We adhere to rigorous standards for our SFP modules and network solutions:
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ISO 9001: Certified quality management and production consistency.
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CE & FCC: Fully compliant for seamless Global Market Access.
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RoHS: Committed to environmental responsibility and hazardous material control.
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Proven Reliability: Rigorous testing to reduce compliance risk and ensure safety.
Certified Quality. Global Standards. Guaranteed Performance.
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