Ciena QSFP28-PSM4 Compatible 100G QSFP28 PSM4 Transceiver Module
This Ciena QSFP28-PSM4 compatible transceiver provides 100G connectivity in a hot-swappable QSFP28 package. Its optical design operates at 1310nm for up to 500m on OS2, using MTP/MPO-12 APC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: QSFP28-PSM4HT Part Number: QSFP-PSM4-100G
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Ciena QSFP28-PSM4
- 100G connectivity at 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps)
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 500m on OS2
- MTP/MPO-12 APC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| Ciena Compatible | QSFP28-PSM4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | QSFP-PSM4-100G |
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
| Max. Data Rate | 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps) |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max. Cable Distance | 500m@OS2 |
| Connector | MTP/MPO-12 APC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | 4x DFB |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -9.4~2dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -12.66dBm |
| Power Budget | 3.26dB |
| Receiver Overload | 2dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 3.5W |
| Extinction Ratio | >3.5dB |
| 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 |
| Packaging Technology | BOX Packaging |
| Bit Error Ratio (BER) | 1E-12 |
| MTBF | 1,868,530.214 Hours |
| Protocols | QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3‑2012，CAUI-4 |
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 500m on OS2.
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 100G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a QSFP28 housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
The single-mode link budget should include fiber attenuation, connectors, splices and panels over the intended 500m on OS2 route. Keep the MTP/MPO-12 APC 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 -9.4~2dBm; the stated optical power budget is 3.26dB. 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
Each QSFP28-PSM4 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-PSM4, 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-PSM4, not an original Ciena-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use MTP/MPO-12 APC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 500m on OS2, 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 QSFP28-PSM4 as the compatibility cross-reference and QSFP-PSM4-100G 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.
