High-Speed, Short-Range 200G Optical Solution: T1-QSFP56-200G-SR4
The T1-QSFP56-200G-SR4 is a high-performance optical transceiver module designed for 200G Ethernet connectivity over multimode fiber (MMF). Utilizing the QSFP56 form factor, this module supports the 200GBASE-SR4 standard and operates over a wavelength of 850nm, offering high-speed data transmission up to 100 meters using OM4 fiber. It is a cost-effective, energy-efficient solution for high-density, short-reach data center interconnects.
The explosion of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics is fundamentally transforming data center infrastructure, driving a surge in demand for high-speed interconnect transceivers. These transceivers play a critical role in enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency connections between servers, storage, and network devices, supporting the ever-increasing data traffic and performance requirements of modern digital ecosystems. As workloads become more data-intensive and distributed—especially with the rise of AI clusters, hyperscale architectures, and edge computing—data centers must rely on advanced transceivers to efficiently handle massive volumes of information, ensuring seamless communication, scalability, and real-time analytics essential for competitiveness in today’s digital landscape.
Key Characteristics
· Form Factor: QSFP56
· Data Rate: 200 Gpbs aggregate (4 x 50 Gpbs)
· Wavelength: 850nm
· Transmission Distance: Up to 100 Meters (OM4) / 70 meters (OM3)
· Fiber Type: Multimode fiber (MMF)
· Connector Type: MPO-12
· Modulation: PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation)
· Power Consumption: Low power design for energy efficiency
· Hot-Pluggable: Easily integrated into existing network equipment
· Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3cd, QSFP56 MSA
Working Principles
The T1-QSFP56-200G-SR4 transceiver works by converting electrical signals into optical signals for transmission over multimode fiber and vice versa. It utilizes four lanes of 50Gbps each, operating at 850nm wavelength using PAM4 modulation, a technique that increases data throughput by encoding more bits per symbol. The optical signals are transmitted and received through an MPO-12 connector, ensuring parallel transmission and reception across multiple fiber strands. This architecture enables compact, high-density networking with minimal signal loss over short distances.
Primary applications
Data Center Interconnects: High-throughput connections between switches, routers, and servers within racks or across rows.
Cloud Computing: Supports high bandwidth requirements in hyperscale cloud environments.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Provides fast, low-latency links for compute-intensive workloads.
Enterprise Core Networks: Ensures fast backbone connectivity for large enterprise infrastructures.
AI and Machine Learning Clusters: Delivers high-speed data exchange between GPU nodes or accelerators.
Why the T1-OSFP56-200G-SR4 Matters
As data traffic continues to surge due to cloud growth, AI workloads, and increasing user demand, scalable and cost-effective high-speed interconnects are critical. The T1-OSFP56-200G-SR4 offers an ideal balance of speed efficiency, and distance for short-reach data center links. Its adoption supports network scalability while maintaining energy and space efficiency, which is a key requirement for modern, high-performance infrastructure.
