Nokia QSFP-ZR-100G Compatible 100G QSFP28 Transceiver Module
The QSFP-ZR-100G compatible module serves equipment requiring a 100G QSFP28 interface with C-Band 5THz DWDM Tunable optics and a 80km (unamplified)300km (amplified) rating. Connection is through Duplex LC/UPC. 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: QSFP-ZR-100GHT Part Number: QSFP-ZR-100G-S
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Nokia QSFP-ZR-100G
- 100G connectivity at 100Gbps
- Optical wavelength: C-Band 5THz DWDM Tunable
- Specified reach: 80km (unamplified)300km (amplified)
- Duplex LC/UPC / Duplex SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QSFP-ZR-100G-S |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | QSFP28 |
| Max. Data Rate | 100Gbps |
| Wavelength | C-Band 5THz DWDM Tunable |
| Max. Cable Distance | 80km (unamplified)300km (amplified) |
| Connector | Duplex LC/UPC |
| Media | Duplex SMF |
| Transmitter Type | Tunable |
| Transmitter Type | Coherent |
| TX Power | -8~-4dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -30dBm |
| Power Budget | 22dBm |
| Receiver Overload | 3dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | ≤5.5W |
| Inbuilt FEC | RS (528,514), SC |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| CD Robustness | 100G DQPSK SC: 16.5dB/0.1nm |
| OSNR Tolerance | Default, OSNR penalty <0.5dB: 2.4ns/nmExtended, OSNR penalty < 1.0dB: 6.0ns/nm |
| Modulation Format | NRZ, DP-DQPSK |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3™-2022, 100GBASE-ZR, SFF-8636, SFF-8024 |
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 100Gbps, wavelength C-Band 5THz DWDM Tunable, rated reach 80km (unamplified)300km (amplified).
Nokia Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as QSFP-ZR-100G, link establishment and diagnostic reporting. Physical cage fit alone is not treated as evidence of compatibility. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Applications and Optical Link Design
This coherent interface is suited to data-center interconnect, metro transport and managed DWDM links where the host platform supports the stated modulation and FEC modes. Design the optical line around the actual launch power, receiver range, OSNR requirement and span loss; the stated reach is not a substitute for a link-budget calculation. Use matching coherent modules and the appropriate DWDM channel plan at both ends.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 100G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a QSFP28 housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
For this coherent interface, document the wavelength plan and modulation or FEC settings before commissioning. Measure span loss and verify adequate OSNR. Interoperability depends on compatible coherent modes as well as form factor, so another coherent part number must not be substituted without engineering review.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -8~-4dBm; the stated optical power budget is 22dBm. 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 Nokia transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies QSFP-ZR-100G, not an original Nokia-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use Duplex LC/UPC with Duplex SMF. The specified maximum reach is 80km (unamplified)300km (amplified), 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-ZR-100G as the compatibility cross-reference and QSFP-ZR-100G-S 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.
