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400G QSFP-DD XDR4 2km Optical Transceiver – APX-QSFP-DD-400G-2km-XDR4

400G QSFP-DD XDR4 2km Optical Transceiver – APX-QSFP-DD-400G-2km-XDR4Product OverviewThe Apex APX-QSFP-DD-400G-2km-XDR4 is a 400G QSFP-DD optical transceiver built for data center fabric links that re

400G QSFP-DD XDR4 2km Optical Transceiver – APX-QSFP-DD-400G-2km-XDR4

Product Overview

The Apex APX-QSFP-DD-400G-2km-XDR4 is a 400G QSFP-DD optical transceiver built for data center fabric links that reach beyond the standard 500m DR4 distance. It carries 400G up to 2km over single mode fiber.

Eight 50G PAM4 electrical lanes drive 1310nm optics through an MPO-16 connector, giving a longer link budget than DR4 while keeping the QSFP-DD footprint that today racks are built around.

It is aimed at AI clusters, cloud fabrics and campus data center links where the run is longer than a single hall but shorter than a metro DCI span. Digital diagnostics and switch coding are included as standard.

Key Features

  • 400G high speed optical transmission
  • QSFP-DD pluggable form factor
  • Up to 2km over single mode fiber
  • XDR4 extended reach optical technology
  • 1310nm EML transmitter
  • 8 x 50G PAM4 electrical lanes
  • Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM/DOM)
  • Coded for your switch before shipment

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetail
Part NumberAPX-QSFP-DD-400G-2km-XDR4
ManufacturerApex
Data Rate400G
Form FactorQSFP-DD
Optical TechnologyXDR4 (extended DR4)
Maximum Reach2km
Wavelength1310nm
Fiber TypeSingle Mode Fiber (SMF)
Connector TypeMPO-16
DDM / DOMSupported
ComplianceQSFP MSA, RoHS

Applications

AI and Cloud Data Center Fabric

Links leaf and spine switches across halls where 500m DR4 does not reach.

Campus and Building to Building

Connects data center buildings on one site over single mode fiber without moving to coherent optics.

Spine and Super Spine Layers

Feeds high radix switch tiers that need 400G density and a longer optical budget.

Compatibility

Apex optical transceivers are engineered for interoperability with major networking platforms. Each module is coded for the target switch platform before shipment, and a test report is kept on file for every unit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the APX-QSFP-DD-400G-2km-XDR4?

It is a 400G QSFP-DD optical transceiver with XDR4 optics that reaches up to 2km over single mode fiber.

How does XDR4 differ from DR4?

DR4 is specified to 500m. XDR4 uses a longer link budget to reach about 2km on the same single mode fiber, so it covers bigger sites.

What connector does it use?

An MPO-16 connector, matching the standard 400G QSFP-DD cabling used in most AI and cloud fabrics.

Is the module coded for my switch?

Yes. We code each module for the platform you name and ship a test report with it.

Why Choose Apex

  • Optical engineering support and production from 1.25G to 800G.
  • Every module is tested for optical performance, interoperability and reliability before shipment.
  • Standards based MSA design with digital diagnostics for plug and play deployment.
  • Backed by a 3 year warranty and responsive technical support.