Arista QDD-400G-SR8 Compatible 400G QSFP-DD SR8 Optical Transceiver Module-HYTOPTODEVICE

Key Technical Specifications of 400G Optical Transceiver

Full Compatibility List and Supported Devices of  400G Transceiver Modules
 The HYTOPTODEVICE Arista QDD-400G-SR8 pluggable transceiver is rigorously hardware-verified and firmware-coded for seamless integration with:

• Arista 7060X4 Series: DCS-7060PX4-32, DCS-7060DX4-32.

• Arista 7800R3 Series: Supported on 7800R3 line cards (e.g., DCS-7800R3-36DQ-LC).

• Arista 7280R3 Series: DCS-7280PR3-24, DCS-7280DR3-24.

• Arista 7300X3 Series: Modular core switch 400G line cards.

• Operating System: Full support for Arista EOS, providing native DDM/DOM diagnostics without "Unsupported Transceiver" warnings.
  
  

Primary Application Scenarios of  Compatible 400G Fiber Transceiver

• Data Center Spine-Leaf Fabric: The standard short-reach interconnect solution between 400G Core/Spine and Aggregation/Leaf layers.

• 400G to 2x200G Breakout: Supports splitting one 400G port into two 200G-SR4 links via MPO-16 to 2x MPO-8 fan-out cables.

• 400G to 8x50G Breakout: High-density fan-out to connect up to 8 individual 50G server nodes or access switches.

• AI Cluster Interconnects: Providing low-latency, high-bandwidth multimode fiber links for GPU-to-switch connectivity in AI training environments.
  
  

Connectivity Solutions(Applications) of 400G Optical Transceiver SR8 for Data Center

 Scenarios 1:400G Switch Link 400G Switch


Scenarios 2:400G Switch Link 50G Switch



Scenarios 3:400G Switch Link 200G NIC

FAQ for 400G QSFP-DD SR8 Transceiver Modules

Q1:What is QDD-400G-SR8? A:The 400G QSFP-DD SR8 is a hot pluggable optical transceiver module with a speed of 400Gbps, a wavelength of  850nm, and a transmission distance of up to 100m with OM4 MMF. It is ideal for data centre, 400G Ethernet and Infiniband Interconnects.

Q2:What is the maximum transmission distance of the 400G QSFP-DD SR8 transceiver?A:HYTOPTODEVICE QSFP-DD 400G SR8 module supports the maxium transmitting distance of up to 100m with OM4 MMF.

Q3:What fiber connector is required for the Arista QDD-400G-SR8?A:The 400G QSFP DD SR8 module uses an MPO-16/APC connector. It is very important for 400G/800G MMF links to use the APC (Angled Physical Contact) polish. that can minimize back-reflection and maintain signal quality.

Q4:How does this differ from the 400G-DR4 or SR4 modules?A:DR4 is for single-mode fiber (500m), the SR8 is a short-reach (100m) multimode solution. Unlike the SR4 (4-lane), the 400G QSFP-DD SR8 uses 8 parallel lanes, providing better granularity for 50G/100G breakout applications in high-density AI clusters.

Q5:Does the HYTOPTODEVICE QSFP-DD-400G-SR8 support breakout to 50G?A:Yes. The 400G QSFP-DD SR8 utilizes parallel  SR8 architecture, supporting 8x50G breakout. that allows you to connect one 400G OSFP port to eight separate 50G SFP56 SR ports with an MPO-16 breakout cable. 400G QSFP-DD SR8 manufacturer china HYTOPTODEVICE support breakout to 50G.

Q6:Where to buy 400G QSFP DD SR8 optical transceiver?A:There are many manufacturers that produce and sell 400G  fiber optical modules, but 400G QSFP-DD SR8 manufacturer china HYTOPTODEVICE is the excellent provider: a source factory, fully controllable process, reliable performance, 100% compatible, sufficient inventory, fast delivery, and quick response.

Q7: What are the best 400G optical transceiver module for data center?A:The "best" transceiver module depends entirely on the reach distance and fiber infrastructure. The industry generally standardizes on the following choices:

• For Ultra-Short Ranges (< 7m): 400G DAC (Direct Attach Copper) or ACC (Active Copper Cable). They offer near-zero latency, require no power, and are the most cost-effective solution for intra-rack connections (connecting servers to Top-of-Rack switches).

• For Short Ranges (< 100m): 400G SR8 or SR4.2 (BiDi) using Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF). These are ideal for high-density inter-rack connections where lower module costs are prioritized.

• For Medium Ranges (Up to 500m): 400G DR4 using Single-Mode Fiber (SMF). This is considered the industry workhorse for modern Leaf-Spine architectures because it supports 1-to-4 breakout applications (splitting one 400G port into four 100G DR links).

• For Long Ranges (Up to 2km): 400G FR4 using Single-Mode Fiber (SMF). It uses duplex LC connectors to transmit data over a single pair of fibers via CWDM (Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing), heavily reducing fiber cabling infrastructure costs.

Q8:Is the 400G QSFP-DD SR8 backward compatible with lower-speed modules,such as 100G?A:Yes,The 400G SR8 is backward compatible with lower-speed optical transceivers, such as 200G,100G and 50G, but the performance will be reduced.

 Q9:How do HYTOPTODEVICE ensure 400G QSFP-DD SR8 module compatibility with network switch?A:Ensuring 100% compatibility, optical modules must be coded to match the switch's requirements. Source-factory HYTOPTODEVICE was equipped with various high-speed switch,the brands include such as Cisco,NVIDIA,Huawei. highly professional in coding equipment for various brands to ensure they are recognized and running in your  device.
 
Q10:Is QDD-400G-SR8 hot-swappable?A:HYTOPTODEVICE fiber transceiver modules are hot-pluggable, hot Pluggable QSFP-DD MSA Compliant.you can plug or unplug the optical transceiver, while the device is powered on without damaging the hardware.

Q11:Why Choose HYTOPTODEVICE for Arista QDD-400G-SR8?A: High-Speed Optical Transceiver Manufacturer China HYTOPTODEVICE ensures that the QDD-400G-SR8 is coded and tested for full compatibility with major switch vendors (such as Cisco, Juniper, NVIDIA/Mellanox, and huawei). They verify the EEPROM settings to ensure "plug-and-play" functionality without port-recognition errors.

Q12：Does it use MPO-12 or MPO-16？A:The 400G QSFP-DD SR8  must use MPO-16 (APC) connectors. The reason is that SR8 uses 8 channels for transmission (Tx) and 8 channels for reception (Rx) (a total of 16 optical fibers). and  MPO-12 fiber optic cables were not suitable.

Why Network Engineers Choose HYTOPTODEVICE

HYTOPTODEVICE has supplied over 500,000 optical transceiver modules to data centers, ISPs, and enterprise networks across 100+ countries since 2011. Every module undergoes a 72-hour burn-in test and full DDM/DOM validation before shipment.

• 100% MSA-compliant modules with Cisco, Huawei,Dell,Juniper, and Arista compatibility
• ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility in Shenzhen
• Average lead time of 3–5 business days with DHL/FedEx express options
• Dedicated pre-sales engineering support for custom configurations
• Actual hardware,actual switches,actual results.we publish compatibility test video,eliminate compatibility anxiety. you can watch before you buy. 
• We can provide inspection and shipping videos to make you feel as if you are right here with the product.

"We replaced 200 Cisco-branded SFPs with HYTOPTODEVICE equivalents across our spine layer — zero compatibility issues, 40% cost reduction."— Network Architect, Tier-2 ISP, Germany

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 At HYTOPTODEVICE, our quality commitment is backed by industry-standard validations. From fiber optical transceiver manufacturing to final inspection, our processes ensure global compliance and reliability.

We adhere to rigorous standards for our SFP modules and network solutions:

• ISO 9001: Certified quality management and production consistency.

• CE & FCC: Fully compliant for seamless Global Market Access.

• RoHS: Committed to environmental responsibility and hazardous material control.

• Proven Reliability: Rigorous testing to reduce compliance risk and ensure safety.

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