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100G tier

100G Transceivers

100G QSFP28 and SFP56 transceivers are the workhorse of modern data center leaf-spine architectures, service provider aggregation layers, and 100G Ethernet/OTU4 backbones. QSFP28 covers the standard four-lane deployments, while single-lane SFP56 fits higher-density, lower-power server and switch ports. They support reaches from under 100 meters to 80 kilometers depending on variant, over both multi-mode and single-mode fiber. IT teams standardize on 100G for server-to-spine and inter-switch links where 400G density isn't yet needed but 40G no longer has enough headroom.

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Angled view of a 100G QSFP28 transceiver with a blue pull tab, a silver metal housing, a gold edge connector at the far end, and a white label with a barcode, QR code and small circular logo.

At a glance

Form factors
QSFP28, SFP56
Reach
Under 100 meters to 80 kilometers, depending on variant (multi-mode and single-mode fiber)

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