HPE Aruba QSFP-SR4-100G-E Compatible 100G QSFP28 SR4 Transceiver Module
This HPE Aruba QSFP-SR4-100G-E compatible transceiver provides 100G connectivity in a hot-swappable QSFP28 package. Its optical design operates at 850nm for up to 70m on OM3 / 100m on OM4, using MPO-12/UPC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: QSFP-SR4-100G-EHT Part Number: QSFP-100G-SR4-E
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to HPE Aruba QSFP-SR4-100G-E
- 100G connectivity at 100Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 850nm
- Specified reach: 70m on OM3 / 100m on OM4
- MPO-12/UPC / MMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QSFP-100G-SR4-E |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
| Max. Data Rate | 100Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Max. Cable Distance | 70m@OM3/100m@OM4 |
| Connector | MPO-12/UPC |
| Media | MMF |
| Transmitter Type | VCSEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -8.4~2.4dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -10.3dBm (with FEC)-5.9dBm (without FEC) |
| Power Budget | 1.9dB |
| Receiver Overload | 2.4dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 2.5W |
| Extinction Ratio | ≥2dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 4x 25G-NRZ |
| Modulation (Optical) | 4x 25G-NRZ |
| CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) | TX & RX Built-in CDR |
| Inbuilt FEC | No |
| Bit Error Ratio (BER) | 1E-12 |
| Packaging Technology | COB (Chip on Board) Packaging |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3bm, 100GBASE-SR4, 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 100Gbps, wavelength 850nm, rated reach 70m on OM3 / 100m on OM4.
Applications and Optical Link Design
Typical deployments include switch-to-switch, switch-to-server and aggregation links inside a data hall or between adjacent equipment rooms. The MPO-12/UPC interface connects to the specified multimode cabling, and the stated reach depends on fiber grade and link loss. Keep this interface on the matching multimode optical standard rather than connecting it directly to a single-mode wavelength or reach variant.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 100G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a QSFP28 housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
For this multimode module, confirm fiber grade, modal bandwidth and total loss before commissioning. The 70m on OM3 / 100m on OM4 figure applies only under suitable cabling conditions. Inspect every MPO-12/UPC mating point and match the remote optical standard.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -8.4~2.4dBm; the stated optical power budget is 1.9dB. 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.
HPE Aruba Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as QSFP-SR4-100G-E, 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 HPE Aruba transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies QSFP-SR4-100G-E, not an original HPE Aruba-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use MPO-12/UPC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 70m on OM3 / 100m on OM4, 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-SR4-100G-E as the compatibility cross-reference and QSFP-100G-SR4-E 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.
