Cisco QSFP28 100G ZR Coherent Optics
Extend 100GbE coherent links from QSFP28 ports reaching up to 80km over dark fiber and up to 300km over amplified DWDM links.
Product Overview
80km Dark Fiber
Extend 100GbE links up to 80km over unamplified dark fiber with coherent detection technology.
300km Amplified DWDM
Reach up to 300km over amplified DWDM line systems for metro and regional deployments.
QSFP28 Form Factor
Deploy from widely available QSFP28 ports on existing switches and routers for maximum platform compatibility.
Coherent Technology
Coherent detection provides superior receiver sensitivity for reliable transmission over extended distances.
Broad Compatibility
QSFP28 form factor works with existing installed base of switches and routers without platform upgrades.
Cost-Effective Reach
Extend 100GbE links without dedicated transport equipment or platform upgrades to newer form factors.
Features and Benefits
100G coherent reach from standard QSFP28 ports.
The QSFP28 100G ZR brings coherent optics to the widely deployed QSFP28 form factor for maximum platform compatibility.
Dual Reach Options
80km unamplified over dark fiber or up to 300km over amplified DWDM links.
QSFP28 Compatible
Works with existing QSFP28 ports on deployed platforms without hardware upgrades.
Coherent Advantage
Superior sensitivity and chromatic dispersion tolerance compared to direct-detect optics.
Investment Protection
Extend 100G reach on existing platforms without migrating to newer form factors.
Feature & Benefit Details
Specifications
Optics
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Documentation
Data Sheet
Cisco QSFP28 100G ZR Coherent Optics Module Data Sheet. Full specifications, supported platforms, and ordering information.
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