Description
Product Details of the Juniper QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4
The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 is a high-performance optical transceiver module used in data center networks to provide a reliable and high-speed connection. This optical transceiver module is designed for use with Juniper switches and routers to provide a 40Gbps connection over multi-mode fiber. The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module is suitable for data centers that require a high-performance optical link over a short distance.
An optical transceiver module is a device used to convert electrical signals into optical signals for transmission over fiber optic cables. Optical transceiver modules typically include a transmitter, which converts electrical signals into optical signals, and a receiver, which converts optical signals back into electrical signals.
The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module is a QSFP+ form factor optical transceiver module that supports a 40Gbps connection over multi-mode fiber. This transceiver module is designed to be compatible with Juniper switches and routers and is ideal for data center applications.
Understanding 40GBase-ESR4
The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module supports the 40GBase-ESR4 Ethernet standard. 40GBase-ESR4 is an Ethernet standard that supports a 40Gbps connection over multi-mode fiber optic cables. The “ESR4” in 40GBase-ESR4 stands for “Extended Short Reach, 4 channels”, which means that the standard is designed to support a short reach connection over four channels.
Multi-mode Fiber and MPO Connector
The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module is designed to work with multi-mode fiber optic cables. Multi-mode fiber optic cables are designed to carry multiple light rays simultaneously, which allows for a high-bandwidth connection over a short distance.
The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module uses an MPO connector, which is a type of fiber optic connector that allows for multiple fibers to be connected to a single port. MPO connectors are commonly used in data center applications because they allow for a high-density, high-speed connection.
Features
The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module has several key features that make it ideal for data center applications:
- High-speed connection: The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module supports a 40Gbps connection over multi-mode fiber optic cables, which allows for a high-speed connection between switches and routers.
- Short reach connection: The 40GBase-ESR4 Ethernet standard supported by the QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module is designed for short reach connections over multi-mode fiber optic cables.
- MPO connector: The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module uses an MPO connector, which allows for a high-density, high-speed connection.
- Juniper compatible: The QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 transceiver module is designed to be compatible with Juniper switches and routers, which makes it easy to integrate into existing data center networks.
General Information about the Juniper QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4
- Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
- Model Number or SKU# QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4
- Product Type: Transceiver Module
Technical Information
- Transceiver Type: QSFP+
- Data Transfer Rate: 40 Gbps
- Mode: Multi-mode Fiber (MMF)
- Max. Distance: 300 m
- Wavelength: 850 nm
- Connector Type: MPO Connector
Platform Support
- Juniper QFX-QSFP-40G-ESR4 is supported on a wide range of Juniper Networks equipment:
- QFX3500
- QFX5200
- EX4600
- QFX3600
- QFX5200
- EX4300
- OCX1100
- QFX10000





