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What is a Cisco 100G Optical Module?
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Cisco 100G Optical Modules are hot-pluggable transceivers supporting up to 100 Gbps to enable high-speed fiber connectivity in Cisco switches and routers.
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What form factors do Cisco 100G Optical Modules come in?
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Cisco offers 100G modules in QSFP28 and CFP2/CFP4 form factors to fit various platform densities and power requirements.
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What transmission distances are supported by Cisco 100G Optical Modules?
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Cisco 100G SR modules support up to 100 meters on multimode fiber, LR up to 10 kilometers, ER up to 40 kilometers, and ZR up to 80 kilometers on single-mode fiber.
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Are Cisco 100G Optical Modules interoperable with third-party transceivers?
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Cisco 100G modules are designed for full interoperability with Cisco hardware, but compatibility with third-party optics can vary and is not guaranteed by Cisco.
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How do I choose between Cisco 100G SR, LR, ER, and ZR modules?
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Select SR for short-range multimode links, LR for up to 10 km single-mode, ER for up to 40 km, and ZR for up to 80 km, based on your required distance and fiber type.
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What fiber types are compatible with Cisco 100G Optical Modules?
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Cisco 100G SR modules support OM3/OM4 multimode fiber, while LR, ER, and ZR modules require single-mode OS1/OS2 fiber.
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Do Cisco 100G Optical Modules support digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM)?
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Yes, all Cisco 100G Optical Modules include digital diagnostics to monitor real-time power, temperature, and signal integrity.
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Can Cisco 100G Optical Modules be hot-swapped?
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Yes, Cisco 100G Optical Modules are hot-swappable and can be inserted or removed without powering down the system.
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What wavelength specifications do Cisco 100G Optical Modules use?
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Cisco 100G SR modules operate at 850 nm, LR modules at 1310 nm, ER at 1550 nm, and ZR optionally deploy DWDM wavelengths around 1550 nm.
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How do I verify compatibility of Cisco 100G Optical Modules with my switch?
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Check Cisco’s hardware compatibility matrix or consult the data sheet for your switch model to confirm supported module types and software versions.
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What is the typical power consumption of Cisco 100G Optical Modules?
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Power consumption varies by type: SR modules draw around 3.5 W, LR around 4.5 W, ER around 6.5 W, and ZR around 8.5 W.
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Are Cisco 100G Optical Modules covered under Cisco’s warranty?
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Yes, Cisco 100G Optical Modules are covered by Cisco’s standard one-year hardware warranty, with options to extend support via Cisco SMARTnet.
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How do I install a Cisco 100G Optical Module?
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Align the module’s handle with the port, gently slide it in until it clicks, then secure the fiber connectors, following Cisco’s installation guide.
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What environmental operating conditions do Cisco 100G Optical Modules require?
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Cisco 100G modules operate between 0 °C and 70 °C, with relative humidity from 5% to 85%, non-condensing.
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How can I identify the correct Cisco part number for a 100G Optical Module?
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Reference Cisco’s product catalog or data sheet which lists part numbers by form factor, distance (SR, LR, ER, ZR), and fiber type.
