• Cisco Compatible QSFP-100G-DR-S-BCC 100G Transceiver Module
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QSFP-100G-DR-S-BCC | Cisco Compatible 100G Single-Mode 500m (100GBASE-DR)

QSFP-100G-DR-S-BCC

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Description

The QSFP-100G-DR-S-BCC is a drop-in compatible replacement for the Cisco QSFP-100G-DR-S. This QSFP28 transceiver delivers plug-and-play compatibility with Cisco platforms requiring IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR connectivity over single-mode fibre. - IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR compliance guarantees interoperability with any 100GBASE-DR compliant port - QSFP28 form factor, 100G data rate over single-mode fibre with duplex LC connectors, up to 500m reach with FEC - 1310nm single-lambda transmission using 50Gbaud PAM4 modulation, converting 4x25G NRZ electrical lanes to 1x100G optical signal - Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) support for real-time access to transmit power, receive power, temperature, bias current, and voltage parameters - Hot-swappable installation with 0 to 70 degrees C operating temperature range and maximum 4W power consumption - Interoperates with IEEE 400GBASE-DR4 transceivers via fibre breakout cables for flexible data centre architectures

Features

• IEEE 802.3cd compliance ensures the module operates identically to any 100GBASE-DR transceiver in Cisco or third-party equipment, eliminating vendor lock-in while maintaining full standards-based interoperability

• Single-lambda architecture at 1310nm reduces optical complexity compared to 4-wavelength CWDM4 designs, using one EML laser and PIN receiver instead of four discrete channels, lowering power draw and component count

• PAM4 modulation at 53.125 Gbaud encodes two bits per symbol across four signal levels, halving the baud rate compared to NRZ while delivering 100G throughput on a single optical lane, improving spectral efficiency and reducing dispersion sensitivity over single-mode fibre

• Onboard DSP-based gearbox and FEC block convert 4x25G NRZ host electrical signals to 1x50Gbaud PAM4 optical signal, with integrated retiming and forward error correction to maintain signal integrity at 500m reach

• 3dB minimum optical link budget supports typical data centre patch panel loss, fibre splices, and connector attenuation within the 500m distance specification when FEC is enabled

• Hot-swappable QSFP28 MSA form factor with duplex LC optical interface and 4x25G electrical lanes compliant with OIF CEI-28G-VSR, enabling in-service replacement without disrupting adjacent ports or requiring host power cycling

• Breakout compatibility with IEEE 400GBASE-DR4 ports allows one QSFP-DD 400G DR4 interface to fan out to four 100GBASE-DR modules via MTP to LC breakout cables, offering migration flexibility in spine-leaf data centre topologies

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Technical Specifications

Brand: Blue Cable Co
BCC SKU: QSFP-100G-DR-S-BCC
Compatible Replacement For: QSFP-100G-DR-S
Compatibility: Cisco compatible
Lab Testing: Tested in Sydney, Australia
Warranty: 5-year advanced hardware replacement (Blue Cable Co)
Form Factor: QSFP28
Data Rate: 100G (103.125 Gbps aggregate, 4x25.78 Gbps electrical)
Wavelength: 1310nm (1304.5 to 1317.5nm range)
Fibre Type: Single-mode (G.652 SMF)
Connector Type: Duplex LC
DOM Support: Yes (digital diagnostic monitoring)
Standards: IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR, QSFP28 MSA, 100G Lambda MSA, SFF-8636
Max Reach: Up to 500m over G.652 single-mode fibre with FEC (actual reach subject to fibre quality and link conditions)
Modulation: PAM4 (4-level pulse amplitude modulation)
Baud Rate: 53.125 Gbaud optical, 4x25.78125 Gbps NRZ electrical
Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees C (commercial)
Power Consumption: Maximum 4W

FAQs

Q: Will this work in place of the Cisco QSFP-100G-DR-S?
A: Yes. The QSFP-100G-DR-S-BCC is engineered to the same IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR specification as the Cisco original, with identical QSFP28 form factor, 1310nm wavelength, 53.125 Gbaud PAM4 modulation, and 500m reach over G.652 single-mode fibre. It is plug-and-play compatible with Cisco platforms requiring a QSFP-100G-DR-S transceiver.

Q: Which Cisco platforms support this module?
A: This module is compatible with any Cisco switch or router equipped with QSFP28 ports that support IEEE 802.3cd 100GBASE-DR. Typical deployment environments include data centre leaf-spine architectures, core switches, and high-density 100G aggregation platforms. Confirm your specific Cisco platform supports 100GBASE-DR in the port configuration before deployment.

Q: What fibre type and quality are required to achieve the full 500m reach?
A: The module requires G.652 standard single-mode fibre with duplex LC connectors. The 500m reach specification assumes FEC is enabled on the host platform and typical fibre attenuation of approximately 0.35 dB/km at 1310nm. Higher-loss fibre, dirty connectors, or excessive splice loss will reduce effective reach. The module provides a 3dB link budget to accommodate typical patch panel and connector insertion loss within the 500m distance.

Q: Does this module require host-based FEC, or is FEC integrated onboard?
A: This module integrates onboard FEC (forward error correction) within the DSP gearbox that converts between 4x25G NRZ electrical lanes and the 1x50Gbaud PAM4 optical signal. The host should not enable additional FEC. The onboard FEC is essential for PAM4 modulation to achieve the required bit error rate at 500m reach, correcting errors introduced by signal distortion and noise.

Q: Can this module interoperate with 400G transceivers in a breakout configuration?
A: Yes. This 100GBASE-DR module can interoperate with IEEE 400GBASE-DR4 transceivers such as the Cisco QSFP-400G-DR4-S via MTP to 4xLC breakout fibre cables. Each of the four 100G DR lanes on the 400G DR4 module operates at the same 1310nm single-lambda PAM4 specification as this standalone 100G DR module, enabling one 400G port to connect to four separate 100G DR modules for flexible data centre topology design.

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