H3C QSFP56-200G-FR4 Compatible 200G QSFP56 FR4 Optical Transceiver Module | HYTOPTODEVICE

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HYTOPTODEVICE 200G QSFP56 Transceiver | H3C Compatible 200GBASE-FR4 Optical Transceiver Module(SMF, 1310nm, 2km, Duplex LC, DOM)

      The QSFP56-200G-FR4 is a high-performance H3C compatible 200G QSFP56 optical transceiver,designed for high-density 200GBASE Ethernet links, data centers,InfiniBand HDR,and cloud networks. Operating over single-mode fiber(SMF) with a standard duplex LC connector, this module aggregates four lanes of 50Gbps data using advanced PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4-Level) technology over internal CWDM wavelengths around 1310nm. this transceiver delivers high-bandwidth, energy-efficient performance with a reach of up to 2 km. making it the ideal choice for modern hyperscale data centers and enterprise networks transitioning to next-generation speeds.Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3cd, IEEE 802.3bs, QSFP56 MSA, SFF-8665, SFF-8024, and SFF-8679 standards,real-time Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) supported. 

Full Compatibility List and Supported Devices of H3C 200G Transceiver

This QSFP56-200G-FR4-WDM1300 module is engineered to seamlessly blend into H3C's enterprise core and data center flagship platforms,Compatible Switch Series & Core Routers

• H3C S9825 Data Center Switch Series:

  • S9825-128B (Features 128 native 200GE QSFP56 ports)

  • S9825-64D (High-density 400G switches accepting 200G QSFP56 transceivers directly into QSFP-DD slots)

• H3C S12500G-AF / S12500CR Flagship Core Switches:

  • Equipped with 200G/400G high-density PHY-less line cards.

• H3C CR16000-F / CR19000 Core Routers:

  • High-throughput WAN edge and backbone line modules supporting 200G QSFP56 interfaces.
    
    

Primary Application Scenarios of 200G QSFP56 Transceiver

The H3C 200G FR4 module bridges the gap between short-range multi-mode connections and ultra-long haul links, typically serving the following setups:

• Data Center Interconnect (DCI): Linking Leaf and Spine switches across adjacent rows or different halls within the same data center campus up to 2km.

• AI/ML & RoCEv2 AI Clusters: High-bandwidth, lossless interconnection for high-performance computing (HPC) nodes utilizing Remote Direct Memory Access over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2) to optimize GPU utilization.

• Enterprise Core Backbones: Upgrading large scale campus enterprise core layers from legacy 40G/100G pipelines to dense 200G trunks without changing existing single-mode fiber patch cords.
  
  

Key Product Parameters of 200GBASE-FR4 Transceivers

Connectivity Solutions for 200G Optical Transceiver

Q1: What does the "FR4" stand for in H3C QSFP56-200G-FR4?A1: "FR" designates a medium-reach standard defined by the IEEE (up to 2km over single-mode fiber), and "4" indicates that the module multiplexes data across 4 distinct optical wavelengths over a single pair of fibers using CWDM technology.

Q2: Can I plug this QSFP56 200G module into a standard 100G QSFP28 port?A2: No. the 100G QSFP28 port does not support the 200G module. their pulse modulation mode is different, 100G is for NRZ, 200G is for PAM4.and their data rate mismatch.

Q3:What is the maximum distance this 200G FR4 transceiver supports?A3: It transmit data up to 2 kilometers (1.24 miles)  with standard G.652 single-mode fiber cables.

Q4: Does this module require FEC (Forward Error Correction) on the host switch?A4: Yes. The 200GBASE-FR4 module relies heavily on host-driven FEC (typically RS-FEC). for correcting random transmission errors caused by noise margins inherent to high-frequency PAM4 signaling.the FEC ensure stable transmission.

Q5: What type of optical fiber patch cords does this 200G module use? A5: The H3C 200G FR4 module uses a single-mode fiber (SMF) with Duplex LC connectors. Standard yellow G.652 single-mode cabling is recommended to achieve the full 2 km rated distance.

Q6: What is the difference between 200G SR4 and 200G FR4?A6: 200G SR4  transmit data up to 100m,using 850nm wavelength over multi-mode fiber (MMF) via an MPO-12 connector. and 200G FR4 relies on single-mode fiber (SMF) via LC duplex connectors,spanning lengths up to 2km via 1310nm band CWDM.

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:

• ISO 9001: Certified quality management and production consistency.

• CE & FCC: Fully compliant for seamless Global Market Access.

• RoHS: Committed to environmental responsibility and hazardous material control.

• Proven Reliability: Rigorous testing to reduce compliance risk and ensure safety.

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