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Lenovo 40GBase QSFP+ Bi-Directional Transceiver

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Lenovo 40GBase QSFP+ Bi-Directional TransceiverStep into the next level of data center performance with the Lenovo 40GBase QSFP+ Bi Directional Transceiver. Engineered for reliability and scalability, this high density module empowers modern networks to handle demanding workloadsfrom cloud services and virtualization to big data analytics and AI driven applications. Built around the 40GBASE SR specification, it delivers a robust 40 Gbps data rate over multi mode fiber, enabling fast, efficient

Step into the next level of data-center performance with the Lenovo 40GBase QSFP+ Bi-Directional Transceiver. Engineered for reliability and scalability, this high-density module empowers modern networks to handle demanding workloads—from cloud services and virtualization to big data analytics and AI-driven applications. Built around the 40GBASE-SR specification, it delivers a robust 40 Gbps data rate over multi-mode fiber, enabling fast, efficient interconnects between core switches, aggregation layers, and top-of-rack devices. The bi-directional design helps optimize fiber usage by enabling bidirectional communication on shared fiber paths, reducing cable complexity and improving cable management in dense deployments. Whether you’re refreshing an aging data-center fabric or expanding a new spine-leaf architecture, this transceiver is designed to deliver dependable performance in Lenovo environments and with other standards-compliant switches and routers.

  • High-speed 40 Gbps performance: The transceiver provides a four-lane 10 Gbps aggregation, delivering a total of 40 Gbps of throughput for ultra-fast intra-data-center links and backplane-to-core connections, ensuring low latency and consistent bandwidth for virtualization clusters and storage networks.
  • Bi-directional efficiency: Bi-directional operation on a single fiber pathway reduces fiber count and simplifies cabling in dense deployments, offering greater port density without sacrificing performance or reliability.
  • Multi-mode fiber compatibility: Optimized for common multi-mode fiber types (MMF), enabling cost-effective deployments with OM3/OM4 cabling that are widely available in enterprise data centers and campus networks.
  • Easy Lenovo integration: Designed for plug-and-play compatibility with Lenovo networking gear and other standards-based switches, supporting seamless hot-swapping and quick field replacements to minimize downtime.
  • Durable, reliable design: Built to withstand data-center temperature variation, vibration, and long-term operation with proven interoperability across vendor ecosystems, ensuring stable performance in mission-critical workloads.

Technical Details of Lenovo 40GBase QSFP+ Bi-Directional Transceiver

  • Form Factor: QSFP+ (Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable) module for high-density 40G Ethernet deployments.
  • Network Standard: 40GBASE-SR Bi-Directional, designed for short-reach connections over multimode fiber.
  • Data Rate: 40 Gbps aggregate bandwidth to support demanding applications and multi-tenant workloads.
  • Connector Type: 1 x LC fiber connector as specified in product documentation.
  • Fiber Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF), compatible with common OM3/OM4 cabling for optimized reach and affordability.
  • Reach: Typically up to 100 meters on OM3 and up to 150 meters on OM4, depending on the fiber grade and installed channel conditions.
  • Wavelength: 850 nm, suitable for short-range SR applications over MMF.
  • Temperature Range: Designed for standard data-center operating environments; typical ambient operating range aligns with industry norms for enterprise equipment.
  • Compatibility: Interoperable with other 40GBASE-SR QSFP+ devices and Lenovo networking platforms, subject to standard vendor interoperability guidelines.
  • Power Requirement: Low-power module designed to minimize thermal impact in dense racks and blade ecosystems.

How to install Lenovo 40GBase QSFP+ Bi-Directional Transceiver

  • Power down the affected device if recommended by your data-center procedures, or verify hot-swap support before installation.
  • Locate an available 40G QSFP+ slot on your switch, router, or blade chassis and remove any existing module following the device’s service manual.
  • Align the Lenovo QSFP+ transceiver with the slot and insert firmly until it seats and the locking mechanism engages, ensuring a secure connection.
  • Connect the fiber cables to the LC connectors on the transceiver, using MMF that complies with OM3/OM4 specifications and ensuring the polarity is correct for bidirectional links if using a shared fiber path.
  • Power on the device and verify link status via the management interface, LEDs, or monitoring software. Confirm that the interface negotiates at 40 Gbps and that there are no reported errors.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: What is the Lenovo 40GBase QSFP+ Bi-Directional Transceiver suitable for?

    A: It is designed for short-reach 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections within data centers and enterprise networks, enabling high-bandwidth interconnects between core switches, leaf switches, and high-performance servers using multi-mode fiber.

  • Q: What type of fiber and connectors does this transceiver use?

    A: The module is configured for multi-mode fiber and uses an LC connector on the fiber side, aligning with common MMF deployments. Ensure your cabling matches the fiber type (OM3/OM4) to achieve the stated reach.

  • Q: How far can I run a link with this transceiver?

    A: Reach varies with fiber grade: typically up to 100 meters on OM3 and up to 150 meters on OM4; actual distance depends on cabling quality, connector integrity, and ambient conditions.

  • Q: Is this transceiver compatible with non-Lenovo switches?

    A: Yes. As a standard 40GBASE-SR QSFP+ module, it is designed to be interoperable with other vendor equipment that adheres to the 40GBASE-SR specification, provided proper cabling and port configurations are used.

  • Q: Can I hot-swap this transceiver?

    A: In many data-center environments, QSFP+ transceivers are hot-swappable. Always follow your equipment’s hot-swap procedures and power-down policies if required by your organization’s guidelines.

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