Ciena 160-9406-900 100GBASE-PSM4 QSFP28 Transceiver 1310nm 500m SMF MPO

Ciena 160-9406-900 100GBASE-PSM4 QSFP28 Transceiver 1310nm 500m SMF MPO

The Ciena 160-9406-900 is a high-performance 100G QSFP28 PSM4 optical transceiver designed for short-to-medium reach 500m/2km transmission over single-mode fiber. Delivering 100Gbps bandwidth via 4×25Gbps parallel lanes at 1310nm, this module is fully compliant with 100GBASE-PSM4 standard. Featuring a compact QSFP28 form factor, MPO-12 parallel interface, low power consumption, and full DDM/DOM diagnostics, it is ideal for high-density data center rack-to-rack interconnections, ToR switch connectivity, and enterprise campus backbones.

Product Highlights

1. High-Performance 100G Connectivity

• Compliant with 100GBASE-PSM4 IEEE 802.3bm standard, delivering 100Gbps aggregate bandwidth via 4 independent 25Gbps full-duplex channels
• 1310nm wavelength optimized for single-mode fiber (SMF), supporting up to 500m transmission reach for data center intra-connect and metro network links
• Breakout capability to 4x25G-LR, enabling flexible network architecture deployment

2. Industry-Standard QSFP28 Form Factor

• Hot-pluggable, compact MSA-compliant QSFP28 package (18.35mm × 72.4mm) for maximum port density in high-density switches and routers
• MPO-12/APC optical interface, compatible with standard MTP/MPO ribbon fiber cabling infrastructure
• Low-power design, reducing overall system power consumption and heat generation in data center racks

3. Proactive Network Management & Reliability

• Integrated Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM/DMI) for real-time monitoring of transmit power, receive power, temperature, voltage, and laser bias current
• Ciena-certified and rigorously tested for seamless interoperability with Ciena’s Waveserver, 6500, and other core networking hardware
• Class 1 laser safety compliant, meeting IEC 60825-1 international safety standards, and RoHS 2/REACH environmental regulations

4. Enterprise-Grade Durability & Scalability

• Industrial-grade component design, supporting wide operating temperature range for stable performance in harsh data center environments
• Future-proof 100G solution, ideal for migrating from 10G/40G networks to high-speed 100G backbone infrastructure
• Suitable for high-demand applications: data center interconnection (DCI), cloud computing, 5G fronthaul/backhaul, and enterprise core networks