Juniper QSFP-100G-CWDM4-IT Compatible 100G QSFP28 CWDM4 Transceiver Module
This Juniper QSFP-100G-CWDM4-IT compatible transceiver provides 100G connectivity in a hot-swappable QSFP28 package. Its optical design operates at 1310nm for up to 2km, using Duplex LC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: QSFP-100G-CWDM4-ITHT Part Number: QSFP-CWDM4-100G-I
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Juniper QSFP-100G-CWDM4-IT
- 100G connectivity at 103.1Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 2km
- Duplex LC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Specifications
| Juniper Network Compatible | QSFP-100G-CWDM4-IT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | QSFP-CWDM4-100G-I |
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
| Max Data Rate | 103.1Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max Cable Distance | 2km |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | DFB |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -2.5~6.5dBm |
| RX Power | -11.5~3.5dBm |
| Power Budget | 9dB |
| Extinction Ratio | ＞3.5dB |
| Power Consumption | ＜4.5W |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 4x 25G-NRZ |
| Modulation (Optical) | 4x 25G-NRZ |
| Packaging Technology | COB Packaging |
| Industrial Temperature Range | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Protocols | QSFP28 MSA, CWDM4 MSA, IEEE802.3bm, SFF-8636 |
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 103.1Gbps, 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.
The industrial temperature rating makes this version appropriate for controlled outdoor cabinets, transport nodes and other installations exposed to wider ambient temperature variation. Adequate airflow, protected cable routing and host-platform temperature limits still apply.
For this 1310nm interface, verify channel spacing and filter compatibility. Passive filters add loss even without active equipment, so assess 2km using the complete channel rather than fiber distance alone.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -2.5~6.5dBm; the stated optical power budget is 9dB. Digital diagnostics make later maintenance easier when baseline values are captured at installation. Save the initial readings with the port and OEM reference, then investigate meaningful changes rather than reacting to a single transient value. Diagnostic support depends on the host as well as the module, so unavailable fields should be confirmed with the platform documentation. 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
Each QSFP-100G-CWDM4-IT compatible module is inspected, powered up and functionally checked before protective packing. Dust caps and individual trays shield the interface during transport. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
Juniper Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as QSFP-100G-CWDM4-IT, 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 Juniper transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies QSFP-100G-CWDM4-IT, not an original Juniper-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC 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 QSFP-100G-CWDM4-IT as the compatibility cross-reference and QSFP-CWDM4-100G-I 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.
