Cisco 200G Transceiver Modules
QSFP56 form factor 200G optics serve as a vital mid-tier solution for data center leaf-to-spine spans. Four 50G lanes with PAM4 modulation provide a balance of high bandwidth and lower power consumption for AI/ML clusters.
Product Overview
Mid-Tier Solution
The ideal bandwidth tier between 100G and 400G, optimizing cost-per-bit for leaf-to-spine connections.
4x50G PAM4
Four lanes of 50G PAM4 signaling deliver 200G aggregate bandwidth with efficient modulation.
InfiniBand Ready
Supports 200G HDR InfiniBand for high-performance computing and AI training interconnects.
Power Efficient
Optimized power-per-gigabit reduces operational costs while maintaining wire-rate performance.
AI/ML Clusters
Purpose-built for the bandwidth demands of distributed AI training and inference workloads.
Flexible Deployment
Multiple reach options and breakout capabilities for versatile data center architectures.
Features and Benefits
Balanced performance for modern data center fabrics.
200G QSFP56 transceivers bridge the gap between 100G and 400G, delivering optimal cost-per-bit for leaf-to-spine and AI/ML cluster connectivity.
PAM4 Modulation
50G per lane with PAM4 signaling doubles per-lane throughput over NRZ-based 100G QSFP28.
InfiniBand HDR
Native 200G HDR InfiniBand support for GPU-to-GPU fabric in HPC and AI clusters.
Breakout Capable
Split a single 200G port into 2x100G or 4x50G connections for flexible connectivity.
Low Power
Industry-leading power efficiency reduces cooling requirements and operating expenses.
Cisco Certified
Tested and validated on Cisco Nexus and Catalyst platforms with full TAC support.
Hot-Swappable
Replace modules without powering down the switch for zero-downtime maintenance.
Feature & Benefit Details
Specifications
200G QSFP56 Module
Reach & Compatibility
Documentation
200G QSFP56 Data Sheet
Cisco 200G QSFP56 cables and transceiver modules data sheet. Full specifications, ordering information, and compatibility details.
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