Intel 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 Transceiver Module

Overview

The Intel E100GQSFP28SRX is a QSFP28 transceiver module designed to upgrade your network to 100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds without replacing your existing fiber infrastructure. It aggregates four 25 Gbps lanes into a single 100 Gbps data stream, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks like virtualization, data analytics, and high-speed storage communication. Compatible with OM4 multimode fiber, it supports distances up to 100 meters, fitting well within typical data center and campus environments.

Its hot pluggable design allows for easy installation and maintenance without interrupting network operations. The module is fully compatible with Intel Ethernet Network Adapters, ensuring seamless integration into many enterprise and cloud networks. With an operating temperature range from -40 °C to 85 °C, it performs reliably in both controlled server rooms and more variable edge locations.

Key features

• Delivers 100 Gigabit Ethernet performance using a standard QSFP28 form factor for easy upgrades.
• Combines four independent 25 Gbps channels to provide a high-bandwidth 100 Gbps aggregate stream.
• Optimized for OM4 multimode fiber, supporting link lengths up to 100 meters suitable for most data center layouts.
• Hot pluggable design enables quick swaps and upgrades without downtime or network interruptions.
• Ensures full interoperability with Intel Ethernet Network Adapters commonly used in enterprise and cloud environments.
• Wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to 85 °C allows deployment in diverse environments, including edge locations.

Key specs

• Form factor: QSFP28
• Data rate: 100 Gigabit Ethernet (4 x 25 Gbps lanes)
• Fiber type: OM4 multimode fiber
• Maximum link length: 100 meters
• Operating temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C

Connectivity and compatibility

This transceiver module fits into QSFP28 ports on compatible switches and network adapters, particularly those from Intel. It supports multimode fiber connections using OM4 cables, which are common in modern data centers. The module’s design ensures it integrates smoothly with existing Intel Ethernet Network Adapters, minimizing compatibility concerns and simplifying network upgrades.

Ideal uses and environments

The Intel E100GQSFP28SRX is well suited for data centers requiring high-throughput connections between servers, storage arrays, and compute clusters. It supports environments where maintaining existing fiber infrastructure is important, such as campus networks and aggregation closets. Its robust temperature tolerance also makes it a strong choice for edge computing sites that may experience wider temperature variations.