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100G QSFP28 DR1 500m Optical Transceiver – APX-QSFP28-100G-500m-DR1

APX-QSFP28-100G-500m-DR1
QSFP28 100G 500m DR1 optical transceiver for data center spine-leaf fabric. Compatible with major switch platforms (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell).
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QSFP28 100G 500m DR1 Data Center

100G QSFP28 DR1 500m Optical Transceiver – APX-QSFP28-100G-500m-DR1

Product Overview

The Apex APX-QSFP28-100G-500m-DR1 is a 100G QSFP28 DR1 optical transceiver designed for data center applications. Supporting transmission distances up to 500m over single-mode fiber, this pluggable optical module delivers reliable connectivity for modern communication networks.

Built in a QSFP28 form factor, the APX-QSFP28-100G-500m-DR1 provides flexible deployment options with compatibility across major networking and optical transport platforms.

Engineered for high-density data center environments, this transceiver delivers consistent performance with low power consumption for scalable network infrastructure.

Key Features

  • 100G high-speed optical transmission

  • QSFP28 pluggable form factor

  • Up to 500m transmission distance

  • DR1 optical technology

  • 1310nm wavelength operation

  • Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM/DOM) supported

  • Compatible with major networking platforms

  • RoHS compliant and tested for reliable operation

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetail
Part NumberAPX-QSFP28-100G-500m-DR1
ManufacturerApex
Data Rate100G
Form FactorQSFP28
Optical TechnologyDR1
Maximum Reach500m
Wavelength1310nm
Fiber TypeMulti-Mode Fiber (MMF) / Single Mode Fiber (SMF)
Connector TypeLC Duplex
DDM / DOMSupported
ComplianceQSFP28 MSA, RoHS

Applications

🖥️ Data Center Spine-Leaf Fabric

Optimized for modern spine-leaf data center architectures, providing high-density optical interconnect between leaf and spine switches.

☁️ AI and Cloud Infrastructure

Supports the bandwidth demands of AI training clusters, cloud computing platforms, and large-scale data processing environments.

📦 High-Density Rack Deployment

Pluggable form factor with low power consumption enables high port density in space-constrained data center racks.

Compatibility

Apex optical transceivers are engineered for interoperability with major networking equipment platforms, including Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Huawei, HPE, Dell and other industry-leading systems. Each module is coded for the target switch platform before shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apex APX-QSFP28-100G-500m-DR1?

The Apex APX-QSFP28-100G-500m-DR1 is a 100G QSFP28 DR1 optical transceiver designed for data center applications with transmission distances up to 500m.

What applications use 100G QSFP28 DR1 optical modules?

These modules are commonly deployed in 🖥️ Data Center Spine-Leaf Fabric, ☁️ AI and Cloud Infrastructure, 📦 High-Density Rack Deployment.

Is the module compatible with third-party switches?

Yes. Apex optical modules support OEM-compatible coding and are tested for interoperability with widely used networking platforms.

What warranty does Apex provide?

Apex provides a 3-year warranty on all optical transceivers. Each module undergoes strict optical performance, compatibility, and reliability testing before shipment.

Why Choose Apex?

Apex provides high-performance optical transceiver solutions for telecom operators, data centers and enterprise networks. With in-house engineering support, flexible manufacturing capability and strict quality control, Apex delivers reliable optical connectivity solutions from 1.25G to 800G.

Apex data center transceivers are validated on Broadcom Tomahawk 5, Cisco Silicon One, NVIDIA Spectrum-4, and Arista platforms. Every module ships with insertion loss and return loss trace data for zero-guesswork commissioning. Each transceiver is backed by a 3-year warranty.