• Arista Compatible QSFP-100G-DR 100G Transceiver Module
1 1

Blue Cable Co

QSFP-100G-DR-Arista-BCC | Arista Compatible 100G Single-Mode 500m (100GBASE-DR)

QSFP-100G-DR-ARISTA-BCC

Stock Status: Enquire

$962.50 inc. GST
$875.00 ex. GST
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
20-min response

Need a quote or bulk pricing? Answered within 20 minutes, Sydney business hours.

Description

The QSFP-100G-DR-Arista-BCC is a drop-in compatible replacement for the Arista QSFP-100G-DR-ARISTA. This single-lambda QSFP28 transceiver operates plug-and-play in Arista switches equipped with QSFP28 ports supporting 100GBASE-DR. - IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR compliance guarantees optical interoperability with other 100G-DR modules and 400G-DR4 via breakout cables - QSFP28 form factor, 100Gbps data rate, 1310nm wavelength, duplex LC connector, single-mode fibre, 500m maximum reach - PAM4 modulation with onboard gearbox converts 4x25G NRZ electrical lanes to 1x100G PAM4 optical signal at 53.125 Gbaud - Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) provides real-time access to temperature, voltage, transmit bias current, and transmit/receive optical power - Host FEC (Reed Solomon RS(528,514) per IEEE 802.3bj) required for reliable operation and specified bit error ratio performance - Hot-swappable with 4.5W maximum power consumption, 0 to 70 degrees C operating temperature range

Features

• IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR standard compliance ensures optical interoperability with other 100G-DR transceivers and enables breakout connectivity to 400G-DR4 and 400G-XDR4 modules via MTP-to-LC fibre assemblies
• Onboard gearbox chip performs 4x25G NRZ to 1x100G PAM4 signal conversion, allowing QSFP28 electrical interface (4 lanes at 25.78 Gbps each) to drive single-lambda 100G optical transmission at 53.125 Gbaud
• Host-based Reed Solomon FEC RS(528,514) is required and provides bit error correction from raw optical BER of 2.4x10^-4 to system BER better than 1x10^-12
• Digital diagnostics interface (I2C per QSFP28 MSA) provides real-time monitoring of module temperature, supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit optical power, and receive optical power for link health assessment
• EML (Electro-absorption Modulated Laser) transmitter with cooled laser and PIN photodiode receiver deliver 3dB minimum link budget to support 500m reach over G.652 single-mode fibre
• Hot-swappable design allows module insertion and removal without powering down the host, with all power supplied via QSFP28 interface (VccRx, Vcc1, VccTx at 3.3V)
• Does not support electrical lane breakout to 4x10GbE or 4x25GbE modes; designed exclusively for single 100GbE optical link operation

Warranty

5-Year Advanced Warranty on All Blue Cable Co® Products

Blue Cable Co® offers a comprehensive 5-Year Advanced Warranty on all our branded products. Our advanced warranty ensures fast, hassle-free replacements to keep your network running smoothly. If a fault occurs, we’ll deliver a replacement part before you return the faulty item—minimising downtime and giving you complete peace of mind.

Choose Blue Cable Co® for reliable, high-quality network components backed by industry-leading warranty support.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

View full details

specs-tabs

Technical Specifications

FAQs

Compatible SFP Selector

Technical Specifications

Brand: Blue Cable Co
BCC SKU: QSFP-100G-DR-ARISTA-BCC
Compatible Replacement For: QSFP-100G-DR-ARISTA
Compatibility: Arista compatible
Lab Testing: Tested in Sydney, Australia
Warranty: 5-year advanced hardware replacement (Blue Cable Co)
Form Factor: QSFP28
Data Rate: 103.125 Gbps (4x 25.78 Gbps electrical interface)
Wavelength: 1310nm (1304.5nm to 1317.5nm operating range)
Fibre Type: Single-Mode (SMF)
Connector Type: Duplex LC
DOM Support: Yes (temperature, voltage, bias current, optical power)
Standards: IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR, QSFP28 MSA, 100G Lambda MSA, OIF CEI-28G-VSR
Max Reach: Up to 500m over single-mode fibre (with FEC enabled)
Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees C
Power Consumption: 4.5W maximum
Modulation: PAM4 (4-level pulse amplitude modulation) at 53.125 Gbaud
FEC Requirement: Host FEC (Reed Solomon RS(528,514) per IEEE 802.3bj)

FAQs

Q: Will this work in place of the Arista QSFP-100G-DR-ARISTA?
A: Yes. This transceiver is fully compatible with the Arista QSFP-100G-DR-ARISTA based on shared compliance with IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR, matching QSFP28 form factor, 103.125 Gbps data rate, 1310nm wavelength, and single-mode fibre operation. It operates plug-and-play in Arista switches with QSFP28 ports supporting 100G-DR.

Q: Which Arista platforms support this transceiver?
A: This module works in Arista switches with QSFP28 ports that support 100GBASE-DR optics. Compatibility depends on the port type (QSFP28) and platform support for 100G-DR standard rather than specific model numbers. Consult Arista's Transceiver Compatibility Guide or check port capability via EOS for your specific platform.

Q: Why is the 500m reach dependent on FEC being enabled?
A: PAM4 modulation at 53.125 Gbaud delivers the raw optical link with a bit error ratio of 2.4x10^-4, which exceeds acceptable limits for Ethernet. Host-based Reed Solomon FEC RS(528,514) per IEEE 802.3bj corrects these errors to achieve system BER better than 1x10^-12. The 500m specification assumes FEC is active; without FEC, link reliability degrades significantly.

Q: Can this module interoperate with 400G-DR4 transceivers?
A: Yes. A 400G-DR4 transceiver uses four independent 100G-DR lanes, each at 1310nm with PAM4 modulation. By connecting a 400G-DR4 module via an MTP-to-4xLC breakout cable (one pair per lane), each LC pair can connect to a discrete 100G-DR transceiver like this one for 500m single-mode links. The module does not interoperate with legacy 100GBASE-LR4, PSM4, or CWDM4 due to different wavelength schemes.

Q: What is the electrical interface lane configuration and can it support breakout modes?
A: The electrical interface presents four 25.78 Gbps NRZ lanes per OIF CEI-28G-VSR to the host QSFP28 port. An onboard gearbox chip aggregates these into a single 100G PAM4 optical signal. Electrical lane breakout to 4x10GbE or 4x25GbE is not supported because the gearbox and single-lambda optical design require all four electrical lanes to operate as a unified 100G link.

Compatible SFP Selector

Need a Compatible SFP or QSFP Transceiver?

Use the Blue Cable Co Compatible SFP Selector to quickly filter by vendor compatibility, speed, form factor, fibre type, distance and connector and only see options that exist in our range.
Fully tested. No brand-tax. Sydney re-coding available if required.

Find Compatible Transceivers

100% compatible with equipment from major vendors

Coded and tested in our state of the art lab in Sydney

Cisco sfp-10g-sr transceiver module with metallic housing and a white label displaying serial number, model details, and regulatory markings.
Silver-colored sfp-10g-sr-bcc transceiver module with a white label featuring blue and black text, designed for 850nm wavelength optical communication.
Blue Cable Co
Cisco

Tested on real vendor hardware in Sydney

Every Blue Cable Co transceiver is coded for your platform and tested in our Sydney test rack on real vendor switches and firewalls before it ships. We check it is recognised and links up the same way the OEM optic does, so you don't find an "unsupported transceiver" error after it's installed.

Brands tested: Cisco, Meraki, Arista, Aruba, HPE, Juniper, Dell, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, Sophos, Moxa and NVIDIA. Speeds up to 100Gb.

  • 5 year replacement warranty
  • Sydney stock
  • Re-coding if you need it

Related Products

View all Fibre Optic Transceivers

Related Resources

1/2

  • Request a Quote

    Looking for competitive pricing? Submit a request, and our team will provide a tailored quote that fits your needs.

  • Contact Us Directly

    Have a question or need immediate assistance? Call us for expert advice and real-time support.

    Call us Now  

  • Contact Us Directly

    Have a question or need immediate assistance? Call us for expert advice and real-time support.

    Contact us