Ciena XCVR-Q30V31 Compatible 100G QSFP28 ER4L Transceiver Module
This Ciena XCVR-Q30V31 compatible transceiver provides 100G connectivity in a hot-swappable QSFP28 package. Its optical design operates at 1310nm for up to 40km, using Duplex LC/UPC. Complete parameters and related OEM references help field technicians install, maintain and identify the exact compatible module.
OEM Part Number: XCVR-Q30V31HT Part Number: QSFP-ER4L-100G
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Ciena XCVR-Q30V31
- 100G connectivity at 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps)
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 40km
- Duplex LC/UPC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QSFP-ER4L-100G |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
| Max. Data Rate | 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps) |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max. Cable Distance | 40km |
| Connector | Duplex LC/UPC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | EML |
| Receiver Type | APD |
| TX Power | -2.5~6.5dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -20.5dBm |
| Power Budget | 18dB |
| Receiver Overload | -3.5dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 4.5W |
| Extinction Ratio | >4dB |
| 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 | 16,084,928 Hours (@40°C, 60% CL) |
| Protocols | QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3bm, 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 40km.
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 40km route. Keep the Duplex LC/UPC 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 -2.5~6.5dBm; the stated optical power budget is 18dB. 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
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.
Ciena Compatibility and Factory Testing
Factory verification starts with the expected XCVR-Q30V31 identity and finishes with an operating host link. EEPROM data, diagnostic visibility and the stated optical parameters are assessed together. 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 XCVR-Q30V31, not an original Ciena-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC/UPC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 40km, 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-ER4L-100G together with OEM reference XCVR-Q30V31 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.
