Brocade 40G-QSFP-SR4 Compatible 40G QSFP+ SR4 Transceiver Module
The 40G-QSFP-SR4 compatible module serves equipment requiring a 40G QSFP+ interface with 850nm optics and a 150m on OM4 / 100m on OM3 rating. Connection is through MTP/MPO-12 Male. Product data, application guidance and factory verification are presented together to support project teams keep OEM references, delivery records and port schedules aligned.
OEM Part Number: 40G-QSFP-SR4HT Part Number: QSFP-SR4-40G
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Brocade 40G-QSFP-SR4
- 40G connectivity at 41.25Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 850nm
- Specified reach: 150m on OM4 / 100m on OM3
- MTP/MPO-12 Male / MMF interface
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
- Factory compatibility verification and optical performance testing before shipment
Specifications
| Brocade Compatible | 40G-QSFP-SR4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| HT Part Number | QSFP-SR4-40G |
| Form Factor | QSFP+ |
| Max. Data Rate | 41.25Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Max. Transmission Distance | 150m@OM4/100m@OM3 |
| Connector | MTP/MPO-12 Male |
| Cable Type | MMF |
| Transmitter Type | VCSEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -7.6~2.4dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | <-5.4dBm |
| Digital Optical Monitoring | Yes |
| Receiver Overload | 2.4dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | ≤1.5W |
| Core Size | 50um |
| Extinction Ratio | >3dB |
| Modulation | NRZ |
| Host FEC | Supported |
| Modal Bandwidth | 2000 (OM3) MHz*km4700 (OM4) MHz*km |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3 40GBASE-SR4, SFF-8436 |
Project Documentation and Traceability
Large deployments are easier to audit when the order code, optical standard and endpoint record agree. Keep the OEM reference in the compatibility document and the HT part number on the packing list. Labels and carton groups can be arranged by rack or port plan so installers need not identify modules by appearance. For this model, the principal parameters are data rate 41.25Gbps, wavelength 850nm, rated reach 150m on OM4 / 100m on OM3.
Brocade Compatibility and Factory Testing
Compatibility testing for 40G-QSFP-SR4 combines identification with a live link and available transmit, receive and alarm information. Connector condition is inspected separately. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Applications and Optical Link Design
Typical deployments include switch-to-switch, switch-to-server and aggregation links inside a data hall or between adjacent equipment rooms. The MTP/MPO-12 Male interface connects to the specified multimode cabling, and the stated reach depends on fiber grade and link loss. Keep this interface on the matching multimode optical standard rather than connecting it directly to a single-mode wavelength or reach variant.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 40G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a QSFP+ housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
The multimode channel should use the fiber grade associated with the stated 150m on OM4 / 100m on OM3 reach. Keep the MTP/MPO-12 Male end faces clean and avoid tight bends. Different multimode standards are not interchangeable merely because they share a connector.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -7.6~2.4dBm; receiver sensitivity is <-5.4dBm. During commissioning, record the host diagnostic readings after the link has stabilized and compare them with those limits. DOM values are useful operational indicators, but they do not replace calibrated optical measurements when a link is marginal. Investigate unexpected loss through connector inspection, cleaning and a channel measurement before replacing the module. Before every insertion, keep dust caps in place until the patch lead is ready, avoid touching the optical end face and use an appropriate inspection and cleaning procedure. Do not look into an active optical interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Brocade transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies 40G-QSFP-SR4, not an original Brocade-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use MTP/MPO-12 Male with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 150m on OM4 / 100m on OM3, subject to fiber quality and total link loss.
Can it be mixed with another wavelength or reach version?
Only when the two ends share the same optical standard, wavelength plan and supported data rate. Check the exact part numbers and link budget rather than relying only on the module form factor.
Ordering Information
Use 40G-QSFP-SR4 as the compatibility cross-reference and QSFP-SR4-40G as the HT ordering identity. Keep other reaches or wavelength directions on separate order lines. Neutral labels, customer packaging and project-specific compatibility review are available on request.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Before packing, the module receives interface inspection, identification and link checks. Protective packaging avoids pressure on the connector and latch. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
