Product Type | Optical Transceiver Module |
Transceiver Type | 100GBASE-DR |
Form Factor | QSFP28 |
Cable Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Connector Type | LC Duplex |
Wavelength | 1310 nm |
Maximum Data Rate | 100 Gbps |
Max Transmission Distance | 500 meters |
Protocols Supported | 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) | Yes |
Laser Type | Single-wavelength PAM4 |
Forward Error Correction (FEC) | RS-FEC |
CISCO 100GBASE-DR QSFP28 100Gbps Transceiver, 500m SMF, LC


Key Benefits

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- Delivers high-bandwidth performance (100Gbps) ideal for modern data centers and enterprise backbones
- TAA compliance and U.S. manufacturing enable sourcing for government and regulated sectors
- 500m SMF support ensures cost-effective deployment in intra-building and short-distance interconnects
Product Overview
The CISCO QSFP-100G-DR-S-RF is a high-speed optical transceiver module engineered for data center and enterprise network environments requiring 100Gbps throughput. Utilizing QSFP28 form factor and 1310 nm wavelength optics, it enables reliable transmission over single-mode fiber (SMF) up to distances of 500 meters with LC duplex connectors. The module adheres to the 100GBASE-DR standard, making it ideal for point-to-point and single-lane 100G Ethernet applications.
This transceiver supports Gigabit Ethernet protocols and is compliant with TAA regulations, adding value for government and regulated industry deployments. It is manufactured in the United States, combining technical precision with compliance excellence. Ideal for organizations scaling to high-speed infrastructure, this transceiver offers efficient network expansion and meets stringent procurement and deployment criteria.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
EMC Compliance | EMC Directive 2014/30/EU |
Laser Class Compliance | Class 1 FDA and IEC 60825-1 |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Authenticated Module Support (Digital ID) | Yes |
Encryption | No encryption (layer 1 optical module) |
Interfaces
Interface | QSFP28 |
Number of Optical Lanes | 1 |
Cable Connector | LC Duplex |
Host Interface Bandwidth | 4 × 25.78125 Gb/s |
Media | SMF (Single-Mode Fiber) |
Interface Standard | IEEE 802.3cd |
Physical & Environmental
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Power Consumption | < 4.5 Watts |
Heat Dissipation | Typical 15.4 BTU/hr |
MTBF | Over 30 million hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Managed via Cisco Network Solutions | Yes |
Software Licensing Required | No |
Plug and Play Installation | Yes |