Cisco QDD-8X100G-FR Compatible 800G QSFP-DD Transceiver Module
Built for hosts recognizing QDD-8X100G-FR, this HT-manufactured QSFP-DD module delivers 800G transmission at 1310nm. Its rated reach is 2km, with Dual MTP/MPO-12 APC as the physical interface. The specifications and engineering guidance below support field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module, while keeping HT manufacture separate from the OEM cross-reference.
OEM Part Number: QDD-8X100G-FRHT Part Number: QDD-XDR8-800G
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Cisco QDD-8X100G-FR
- 800G connectivity at 850Gbps (8x 106.25Gbps)
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 2km
- Dual MTP/MPO-12 APC / SMF interface
- Factory compatibility verification and optical performance testing before shipment
Specifications
| Cisco Compatible | QDD-8X100G-FR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | QDD-XDR8-800G |
| Form Factor | QSFP-DD |
| Max Data Rate | 850Gbps (8x 106.25Gbps) |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max Cable Distance | 2km |
| Connector | Dual MTP/MPO-12 APC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | EML |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -3.1~4.0dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -7.1dBm |
| Power Budget | 4dB |
| Receiver Overload | 4dBm |
| Max Power Consumption | 18W |
| Extinction Ratio | 3.5dB |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 8x100G-PAM4 |
| Modulation (Optical) | 8x100G-PAM4 |
| Packaging Technology | COB (Chip on Board) Packaging |
| CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) | TX and RX Built-in DSP |
| Inbuilt FEC | Yes |
| Protocols | QSFP-DD MSA HW Rev 7.0, CMIS Rev 5.0, IEEE802.3cu-2021, IEEE802.3ck-2022 |
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 850Gbps (8x 106.25Gbps), wavelength 1310nm, rated reach 2km.
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 800G 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 2km. Inspect every Dual MTP/MPO-12 APC 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 -3.1~4.0dBm; the stated optical power budget is 4dB. During commissioning, record the host diagnostic readings after the link has stabilized and compare them with those limits. DOM values are useful operational indicators, but they do not replace calibrated optical measurements when a link is marginal. Investigate unexpected loss through connector inspection, cleaning and a channel measurement before replacing the module. 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
Quality control covers the optical or electrical interface, host identification and operating link. The verified unit is then individually protected and cartoned. 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-8X100G-FR, 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-8X100G-FR, not an original Cisco-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Dual MTP/MPO-12 APC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 2km, 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-8X100G-FR as the compatibility cross-reference and QDD-XDR8-800G 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.
