Cisco QDD-400G-LR8-S Compatible 400G QSFP-DD LR8 Transceiver Module
This Cisco QDD-400G-LR8-S compatible transceiver provides 400G connectivity in a hot-swappable QSFP-DD package. Its optical design operates at 1310nm for up to 10km, using Duplex LC/UPC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: QDD-400G-LR8-SHT Part Number: QDD-LR8-400G
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Cisco QDD-400G-LR8-S
- 400G connectivity at 425Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 10km
- Duplex LC/UPC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| Cisco Compatible | QDD-400G-LR8-S |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | QDD-LR8-400G |
| Form Factor | QSFP-DD |
| Max. Data Rate | 425Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max. Cable Distance | 10km |
| Connector | Duplex LC/UPC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | LWDM EML |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -2.8~5.3dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -9.1dBm |
| Power Budget | 6.3dB |
| Receiver Overload | 5.3dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 10W |
| Extinction Ratio | 3.5dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 8x50G-PAM4 |
| Modulation (Optical) | 8x50G-PAM4 |
| DSP | TX and RX |
| Inbuilt FEC | No |
| Core Size | G.652/9um |
| Packaging Technology | BOX |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3bs, QSFP-DD MSA, CMIS 4.1 |
Field Installation and Maintenance
Inspect the connector and patch lead before installation, then support the fiber without pulling on the module housing. Release the latch properly during maintenance and keep dust protection on unused interfaces. If a module is removed for later use, retain its part-number label and record its original port. For this model, the principal parameters are data rate 425Gbps, wavelength 1310nm, rated reach 10km.
Applications and Optical Link Design
Use this module for equipment interconnection over the specified single-mode fiber plant, including enterprise backbone, campus, metro or data-center interconnect links according to its rated distance. Confirm that both ends use the same optical standard and wavelength plan, and allow for connector, splice and patch-panel loss within the stated power budget.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 400G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a QSFP-DD housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
Before commissioning, measure the complete single-mode channel against the stated budget for 10km. Inspect every Duplex LC/UPC connection and record diagnostic power where supported. Both ends must agree on rate, wavelength and optical standard.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -2.8~5.3dBm; the stated optical power budget is 6.3dB. A sound acceptance record includes link state, diagnostic temperature, supply voltage and transmit or receive levels where the host exposes them. Compare the readings with the stated ranges rather than treating any received light as proof of adequate margin. Persistent alarms or borderline values should trigger an end-face and complete-channel inspection. Diagnostic monitoring is listed as Supported. Before every insertion, keep dust caps in place until the patch lead is ready, avoid touching the optical end face and use an appropriate inspection and cleaning procedure. Do not look into an active optical interface.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Before packing, the module receives interface inspection, identification and link checks. Protective packaging avoids pressure on the connector and latch. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
Cisco Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as QDD-400G-LR8-S, link establishment and diagnostic reporting. Physical cage fit alone is not treated as evidence of compatibility. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Cisco transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies QDD-400G-LR8-S, not an original Cisco-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC/UPC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 10km, subject to fiber quality and total link loss.
Can it be mixed with another wavelength or reach version?
Only when the two ends share the same optical standard, wavelength plan and supported data rate. Check the exact part numbers and link budget rather than relying only on the module form factor.
Ordering Information
Use QDD-400G-LR8-S as the compatibility cross-reference and QDD-LR8-400G as the HT ordering identity. Keep other reaches or wavelength directions on separate order lines. Neutral labels, customer packaging and project-specific compatibility review are available on request.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.
