Intel QSFP56-SR2-100G Compatible 100G QSFP56 SR2 Transceiver Module
The QSFP56-SR2-100G compatible module serves equipment requiring a 100G QSFP56 interface with 850nm optics and a 100m rating. Connection is through MPO-12/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: QSFP56-SR2-100GHT Part Number: QSFP56-SR2-100G
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Intel QSFP56-SR2-100G
- 100G connectivity at 106.25 Gbps
- Optical wavelength: 850nm
- Specified reach: 100m
- MPO-12/UPC / MMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QSFP56-SR2-100G |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | QSFP56 |
| Max. Data Rate | 106.25 Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Max. Cable Distance | 100m |
| Connector | MPO-12/UPC |
| Media | MMF |
| Transmitter Type | VCSEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -6.5~4dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -8.4dBm |
| Power Budget | 1.9dB |
| Receiver Overload | 4dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 3.5W |
| Extinction Ratio | >3dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 2x 50G PAM4 |
| Modulation (Optical) | 2x 50G PAM4 |
| Packaging Technology | COB Packaging |
| Inbuilt FEC | No |
| Protocols | QSFP56 MSA, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3cd |
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 106.25 Gbps, wavelength 850nm, rated reach 100m.
Intel Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as QSFP56-SR2-100G, 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
Typical deployments include switch-to-switch, switch-to-server and aggregation links inside a data hall or between adjacent equipment rooms. The MPO-12/UPC 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 100G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a QSFP56 housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
The multimode channel should use the fiber grade associated with the stated 100m reach. Keep the MPO-12/UPC 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 -6.5~4dBm; the stated optical power budget is 1.9dB. 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 Intel transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies QSFP56-SR2-100G, not an original Intel-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use MPO-12/UPC with MMF. The specified maximum reach is 100m, 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 QSFP56-SR2-100G as the compatibility cross-reference and QSFP56-SR2-100G 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
Each QSFP56-SR2-100G compatible module is inspected, powered up and functionally checked before protective packing. Dust caps and individual trays shield the interface during transport. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
