NVIDIA/Mellanox QSFP-4W20-100G-I Compatible 100G QSFP28 4WDM-20 Transceiver Module
Built for hosts recognizing QSFP-4W20-100G-I, this HT-manufactured QSFP28 module delivers 100G transmission at 1310nm. Its rated reach is 20km, with Duplex LC as the physical interface. The specifications and engineering guidance below support project teams keep OEM references, delivery records and port schedules aligned, while keeping HT manufacture separate from the OEM cross-reference.
OEM Part Number: QSFP-4W20-100G-IHT Part Number: QSFP-4W20-100G-I
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to NVIDIA/Mellanox QSFP-4W20-100G-I
- 100G connectivity at 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps)
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 20km
- Duplex LC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QSFP-4W20-100G-I |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
| Max Data Rate | 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps) |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max Cable Distance | 20km |
| Connector | Duplex LC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | EML |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -4.3~4.5dBm |
| RX Power | -14.5~4.5dBm |
| Power Budget | 10.2db |
| Extinction Ratio | ＞4dB |
| Power Consumption | <4.5W |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 4x 25G-NRZ |
| Modulation (Optical) | 4x 25G-NRZ |
| Packaging Technology | COB (chip on board) Packaging |
| Industrial Temperature Range | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Protocols | QSFP28 MSA,IEEE 802.3-2018,4WDM-20,SFF-8661,SFF-8636 |
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 103.125Gbps (4x 25.78Gbps), wavelength 1310nm, rated reach 20km.
NVIDIA/Mellanox Compatibility and Factory Testing
Compatibility testing for QSFP-4W20-100G-I 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
Use this module for equipment interconnection over the specified single-mode fiber plant, including enterprise backbone, campus, metro or data-center interconnect links according to its rated distance. Confirm that both ends use the same optical standard and wavelength plan, and allow for connector, splice and patch-panel loss within the stated power budget.
The industrial temperature rating makes this version appropriate for controlled outdoor cabinets, transport nodes and other installations exposed to wider ambient temperature variation. Adequate airflow, protected cable routing and host-platform temperature limits still apply.
The single-mode link budget should include fiber attenuation, connectors, splices and panels over the intended 20km route. Keep the Duplex LC interface clean and match the remote optical standard. Consider receiver overload as well as insufficient power on short links.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -4.3~4.5dBm; the stated optical power budget is 10.2db. 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. 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 QSFP-4W20-100G-I, not an original NVIDIA/Mellanox-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 20km, 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 QSFP-4W20-100G-I as the compatibility cross-reference and QSFP-4W20-100G-I 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
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.
