Cisco QSFP-DD 400G ER1
Connect unamplified links point to point up to 45km with 400G coherent wavelengths. Simple deployment without optical amplifiers.
Product Overview
45km Unamplified
Connect sites up to 45km apart with 400G coherent wavelengths over dark fiber without optical amplifiers.
Point-to-Point Simplicity
Direct fiber connections with no DWDM line system required, reducing complexity and cost for campus and metro links.
400G Capacity
Full 400 Gbps throughput per wavelength for high-bandwidth campus extensions and inter-building connections.
QSFP-DD Pluggable
Standard pluggable form factor for deployment in Cisco routers and switches with QSFP-DD ports.
Cost-Effective
No amplifiers, no DWDM mux/demux, no line system management. Simple and affordable 400G connectivity.
Coherent Technology
Coherent detection enables reliable transmission over longer distances than direct-detect alternatives.
Features and Benefits
Simple 400G connectivity without amplification.
The 400G ER1 delivers point-to-point coherent connectivity up to 45km with no line system required.
45km Reach
Unamplified coherent links up to 45km over standard single-mode fiber.
No Amplifiers Needed
Eliminate optical amplifiers and line systems for simple, cost-effective deployment.
QSFP-DD Pluggable
Standard form factor for broad platform compatibility and easy installation.
Full 400G Rate
Wire-rate 400 Gbps throughput for demanding inter-site and campus backbone links.
Feature & Benefit Details
Specifications
Optics
Link Characteristics
Documentation
Data Sheet
Cisco QSFP-DD 400G ER1 Optical Module Data Sheet. Full specifications, supported platforms, and ordering information.
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