400G OSFP optics for defined host platforms
Identify the exact OSFP host, thermal construction, optical scheme, connector and peer optic before selecting a 400G family.
Commercial overview
400G OSFP optics are selected around a specific platform, not as a generic substitute for QSFP-DD or QSFP112. The mechanical top, cage cooling, electrical mode and optical scheme must agree with the host and the far-end path. PhotonVerge uses this collection to separate approved 400G OSFP optical families from cables and other packages. A useful RFQ names the host, software, port configuration, thermal requirement, peer optic, fiber interface, reach, quantity and destination.
Product taxonomy
Only render a family when structured product fields confirm 400G, OSFP and optical-transceiver class.
Parallel single-mode option for short links and selected four-lane endpoint mappings.
Duplex single-mode option where reduced fiber count and route margin drive selection.
Parallel multimode option for short, controlled data-center plants.
Coding and thermal constructions reviewed against the exact host and software.
Featured family routes
These links open exact family records; use the full browser for the complete set.
NVIDIA/Mellanox OSFP-400G-2xSR4H 400G OSFP 2xSR4H1 exact SKU options
980-9I51S-00NS00 OSFP-400G-SR4H 400G OSFP SR4H2 exact SKU options
980-9I31N-00NM00 OSFP-400G-DR4H 400G OSFP DR4H1 exact SKU options
NVIDIA/Mellanox OSFP-400G-SR8 400G OSFP SR8 100m4 exact SKU options
NVIDIA/Mellanox OSFP-400G-2xSR4 400G OSFP 2xSR45 exact SKU options
980-9I51S-F4NS00 OSFP-400G-VR4 400G OSFP VR4 50m4 exact SKU optionsBuyer checklist
Close these fields before asking suppliers to compare price and schedule.
Platform, line card or adapter and port number.
Required finned or flat top and host cooling method.
Configured lanes, signaling and breakout behavior.
DR4, FR4, SR8 or another explicitly supported scheme.
MPO or LC, mode, polarity and panel path.
Route length plus connector and splice loss.
Remote optic, wavelength plan and FEC setting.
Identification, DOM, labeling and available technical files.
Exact catalog records
Use product identity, structured specifications and exact SKU records. Search results do not assert live stock or host acceptance.
400G OSFP 2xSR4H 30m (OM3) /50m (OM4) Transceiver with 1 exact SKU option. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
400G OSFP SR4H 30m (OM3) /50m (OM4) Transceiver with 2 exact SKU options. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
400G OSFP DR4H 100m Transceiver with 1 exact SKU option. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
400G OSFP SR8 100m Transceiver with 4 exact SKU options. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
400G OSFP 2xSR4 Transceiver with 5 exact SKU options. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
400G OSFP VR4 50m Transceiver with 4 exact SKU options. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
400G OSFP SR4 100m Transceiver with 4 exact SKU options. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
400G OSFP DR4 500m Transceiver with 4 exact SKU options. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
400G OSFP DR4 500m Transceiver with 1 exact SKU option. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
OSFP SR4 100m Transceiver with 8 exact SKU options. Confirm the host, port and firmware before quotation.
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Decision matrix
Use exact SKU data for final limits.
| Option | Physical path | Buying advantage | Main risk to close |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR4 | Parallel single-mode | Short-reach single-mode and selected breakout designs | Lane mapping, MPO interface and peer optic |
| FR4 | Duplex single-mode | Lower fiber count and medium reach | Link budget, FEC and exact host support |
| SR8 | Parallel multimode | Short links in an existing multimode plant | Fiber grade, polarity and connector condition |
| Different thermal tops | Same optical path, different heat-removal fit | Alignment to platform cooling | Mechanical and thermal approval |
Engineering boundary
Confirm the host cage, top construction, network mode, software and coding target before treating a module as host-compatible. Then confirm the optical PMD, connector, FEC and peer optic as a separate link review. Final acceptance should come from the intended host and traffic profile.
Application planning
The platform and topology determine whether this collection is appropriate.
OSFP switch links where thermal and lane mapping are central.
Repeatable fabric links with controlled coding and sample acceptance.
Host and peer combinations that require a documented test matrix.
Supply coordination
The workflow keeps cable products and other form factors out of the shortlist.
Record platform, port, software and thermal top.
Identify PMD, connector, fiber, peer and reach.
Confirm target identity, FEC and monitoring fields.
Return an exact candidate and open technical questions.
Test in the intended topology with recorded criteria.
Confirm quantity, destination, schedule, warranty and documents.
Buyer validation
Use evidence tied to the exact SKU instead of generic product endorsements.
Technical resources
Use the relevant guide to resolve a specific decision; product-specific evidence is confirmed for the quoted SKU.
Buyer questions
The top construction relates to how the host removes module heat. A product can have the correct speed and optical scheme yet be mechanically or thermally unsuitable for the cage. Use the host platform documentation and include the required construction in the exact SKU. Validate temperature behavior under representative traffic and ambient conditions before rollout.
No direct substitution should be assumed. A pluggable optical link also requires the correct fiber path and a compatible optic at the peer end, while a DAC is a fixed copper assembly with its own length and host limitations. Compare topology, reach, power, serviceability and both endpoints before changing media.
DR4 uses a parallel single-mode path, while FR4 uses multiplexed wavelengths over duplex single-mode fiber. This changes connector type, fiber count, lane mapping, peer optic and sometimes the reason for choosing the link. Verify the installed fiber plant, route loss, FEC and exact host support before comparing candidates.
Use a record that combines host recognition, required identification fields, stable traffic, diagnostic data, temperature observation, FEC counters and optical interoperability with the intended peer. Identify the exact SKU, serials, host software and port configuration. A vendor code or successful insertion alone is not a complete approval result.
No. It identifies candidate product families. Live availability and delivery commitments require the exact SKU, coding target, quantity, document scope, destination and requested schedule. The commercial response should also state warranty, shipping basis and any assumptions instead of treating catalog presence as a stock promise.
Procurement guide
The port and thermal design determine whether 400G OSFP is the correct collection. Capture platform, software, cage, top construction and configured mode before looking at optical families.
Choose DR4, FR4 or SR8 from the installed fiber and peer requirement. Connector and nominal reach are not enough; document lane mapping, polarity, FEC and loss.
State the required vendor identity, diagnostic fields, alarms and labels. These requirements should be tied to the exact SKU and kept separate from optical interoperability.
Use the real host and peer, frozen software and measurable traffic criteria. Retain the result with serial information before quantity price, schedule and warranty are finalized.
Structured B2B request
Provide the exact host, thermal top, software, port mode, optical path, peer end and project quantities.
No live-stock, lead-time or compatibility commitment is inferred from this page. The selected SKU and commercial terms are confirmed in the written offer.
B2B inquiry desk
Use the message field for part number, host model, firmware, reach, quantity, destination and required documents.