QSFP Transceiver Module BlueOptics QSFP-40G-PLR4-MV-BO 40 Mbit/s 1310 nm

The BlueOptics QSFP-40G-PLR4-MV-BO is a QSFP fiber optic transceiver module designed for high-speed optical links. It supports a maximum data transfer rate of 40 Mbit/s over single-mode fiber at a nominal wavelength of 1310 nm. The module uses an MPO/MTP connector and follows QSFP MSA electrical and mechanical specifications for compatibility with a wide range of network hardware. With a lightweight design (approximately 40 g) and a stated MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, this transceiver is intended for reliable long-distance optical connections in professional network environments.

Advantages

The module provides simultaneous transmit and receive capability using optical lasers at 1310 nm and supports common protocols such as Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet. It is manufactured to MSA QSFP standards to ensure interoperability with compatible hardware and is tested for functional compatibility on platforms that support the original 40GBASE-PLR4 QSFP. Built with components from established manufacturers, the transceiver is engineered for long operational life and stable performance in rack-mounted and data-center installations.

Suitable for

• 40G optical uplinks between switches and routers
• Long-reach single-mode fiber links up to several kilometers
• High-speed storage area network (FCoE) connections
• Data center interconnects and aggregation links

Key specifications

• Interface type: QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable)
• Maximum data transfer rate: 40 Mbit/s
• Wavelength: 1310 nm (transmit and receive)
• Connector type: MPO/MTP
• Fiber type: Single-mode fiber
• Weight: approx. 0.04 kg
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours

How to use

Install the transceiver into a compatible QSFP port on supported network equipment following the vendor’s hot-plug guidelines. Connect a suitable MPO/MTP single-mode fiber patch cord to the module and route the other end to the remote transceiver or patch panel. Verify link status via the host device and, where supported, enable Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM/DOM) to observe supply voltage, laser bias current, optical output and input power, and temperature for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Recommendations

Ensure the host hardware officially supports 40GBASE-PLR4 QSFP modules and enable DDM/DOM on devices that provide diagnostic access. Use certified single-mode MPO/MTP patch cords and clean connector endfaces before mating. Operate within ambient temperature ranges specified by the system vendor and follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when handling the transceiver.