Ciena QSFP28-LR4-I Compatible 100G QSFP28 LR4 Transceiver Module
The QSFP28-LR4-I compatible module serves equipment requiring a 100G QSFP28 interface with 1310nm optics and a 10km rating. Connection is through Duplex LC. Product data, application guidance and factory verification are presented together to support field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: QSFP28-LR4-IHT Part Number: QSFP-LR4-100G-I
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Ciena QSFP28-LR4-I
- 100G connectivity at 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps)
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 10km
- Duplex LC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Specifications
| Ciena Compatible | QSFP28-LR4-I |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | QSFP-LR4-100G-I |
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
| Max Data Rate | 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps) |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max Cable Distance | 10km |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | LAN WDM EML |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -4.3~4.5dBm |
| RX Power | -10.6~4.5dBm |
| Power Budget | 6.3dB |
| Extinction Ratio | >4dB |
| Power Consumption | ≤4.5W |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 4x 25G-NRZ |
| Modulation (Optical) | 4x 25G-NRZ |
| Packaging Technology | BOX Packaging |
| Industrial Temperature Range | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) | TX & RX Built-in CDR |
| Host FEC | Supported |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3ba 100GBASE-LR4, IEEE 802.3bm, QSFP28 MSA Compliant |
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 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps), 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.
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.
The single-mode link budget should include fiber attenuation, connectors, splices and panels over the intended 10km route. Keep the Duplex LC interface clean and match the remote optical standard. Consider receiver overload as well as insufficient power on short links.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -4.3~4.5dBm; the stated optical power budget is 6.3dB. 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. 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 QSFP28-LR4-I 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.
Ciena Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as QSFP28-LR4-I, 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 Ciena transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies QSFP28-LR4-I, not an original Ciena-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC 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
Quote HT part number QSFP-LR4-100G-I together with OEM reference QSFP28-LR4-I and quantity. Add the host model and software release when pre-order verification is required. 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.
