40G QSFP+ ER4

Vitex Part #: VQ-40ER4CS-AA

Vitex VQ-40ER4CS-AA is designed for use in 40G applications up to 40km. It is compliant with IEEE802.3ba and 40GBASE-ER4 standards.

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Datasheet

CWDM lanes MUX/DEMUX design Up to 11.2Gbps per channel bandwidth Aggregate bandwidth of > 40Gbps Duplex LC connector Compliant with 40G Ethernet IEEE802.3ba and 40GBASE-ER4 Standard QSFP MSA compliant
APD photo detector Up to 40 km transmission Compliant with QDR/DDR Infiniband data rates Single +3.3V power supply operating Built-in digital diagnostic functions Temperature range 0°C to 70°C
RoHS Compliant Part

Form Factor	QSFP+
Data Rate	40G
Wavelength	CWDM
Distance	40km
Connector	LC Duplex
Protocol	Ethernet
Temperature	Commercial (0–70°C)

Enterprise Networking Storage Area Networks (SAN)

Q: What is the maximum reach of this 40G ER4 module? A: It supports up to 40km on Single Mode Fiber without external amplification.

Q: Does it require an optical attenuator for short tests? A: Yes, for loopback tests or very short links (<2km), use a 5-10dB attenuator to avoid receiver overload.

Q: Is it compatible with Cisco 40G-ER4? A: Yes, Vitex can code this module to be fully recognized as a native Cisco, Arista, or Juniper part.

Q: What is the power consumption? A: Typically <3.5W, operating within standard QSFP+ power classes.

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