NVIDIA/Mellanox OSFP-VSR4-400G Compatible 400G OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) VSR4 Transceiver Module
The OSFP-VSR4-400G compatible module serves equipment requiring a 400G OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) interface with 850nm optics and a 30m on OM3 / 50m on OM4 or OM5 rating. Connection is through MPO-12/APC. 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: OSFP-VSR4-400GHT Part Number: OSFP-VSR4-400G
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to NVIDIA/Mellanox OSFP-VSR4-400G
- 400G connectivity at 400Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 850nm
- Specified reach: 30m on OM3 / 50m on OM4 or OM5
- MPO-12/APC / MMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | OSFP-VSR4-400G |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) |
| Max. Data Rate | 400Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Max. Cable Distance | 30m@OM3/50m@OM4 or OM5 |
| Connector | MPO-12/APC |
| Media | MMF |
| Transmitter Type | VCSEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -4.6~4dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -6.4dBm |
| Power Budget | 1.8dB |
| Receiver Overload | 4dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 9W |
| Extinction Ratio | 2.5dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 8x50G-PAM4 |
| Modulation (Optical) | 4x100G-PAM4 |
| CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) | TX & RX Built-in CDR |
| Inbuilt FEC | No |
| Bit Error Ratio (BER) | <2.4E-4 |
| MTBF | 684931 Hours (@50°C, 60% CL)273972 Hours (@50°C, 90% CL) |
| Packaging Technology | COB (Chip on Board) Packaging |
| Application | 400G Ethernet |
| Protocols | CMIS 5.2, IEEE 802.3bs-400GAUI-8, OSFP MSA, IEEE 802.3 db-400GBASE-VR4 |
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 400Gbps, wavelength 850nm, rated reach 30m on OM3 / 50m on OM4 or OM5.
NVIDIA/Mellanox Compatibility and Factory Testing
Factory verification starts with the expected OSFP-VSR4-400G identity and finishes with an operating host link. EEPROM data, diagnostic visibility and the stated optical parameters are assessed together. 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 MPO-12/APC 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 400G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
The multimode channel should use the fiber grade associated with the stated 30m on OM3 / 50m on OM4 or OM5 reach. Keep the MPO-12/APC 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 -4.6~4dBm; the stated optical power budget is 1.8dB. Digital diagnostics make later maintenance easier when baseline values are captured at installation. Save the initial readings with the port and OEM reference, then investigate meaningful changes rather than reacting to a single transient value. Diagnostic support depends on the host as well as the module, so unavailable fields should be confirmed with the platform documentation. Diagnostic monitoring is listed as Supported. 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 NVIDIA/Mellanox transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies OSFP-VSR4-400G, not an original NVIDIA/Mellanox-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use MPO-12/APC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 30m on OM3 / 50m on OM4 or OM5, 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
When ordering, specify OSFP-VSR4-400G, OSFP-VSR4-400G, quantity and intended host platform. Project labels can repeat these details for receiving and asset records. 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
Quality control covers the optical or electrical interface, host identification and operating link. The verified unit is then individually protected and cartoned. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
