Arista Optical Transceivers Datasheet

Arista Optical Transceivers & Cables Datasheet

Arista Optical Transceivers & Cables Technical Reference Guide

Comprehensive specification matrix and ordering guide for Arista pluggable optical transceivers, Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables, and Active Optical Cables (AOC).

1. Product Overview & Key Highlights

Form Factors Supported: SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28, and OSFP covering speeds from 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, up to 400G.
Interoperability: Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards, SFF Multi-Source Agreements (MSAs), and Arista EOS platform verification.
Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM): Integrated real-time diagnostic monitoring for optical power, temperature, voltage, and laser bias current.
Flexible Cabling Options: Includes Direct Attach Copper (DAC) for short-reach intra-rack connections and Active Optical Cables (AOC) for flexible inter-rack deployments.
Low Power Consumption: Optimized transceiver power envelope designed to maximize thermal efficiency within high-density Arista switches.

2. 10G & 25G SFP+/SFP28 Transceiver Specifications

Part Number	Data Rate	Media Type	Wavelength	Max Distance	Connector Type
SFP-10G-SR	10 Gbps	MMF (OM3/OM4)	850 nm	300m / 400m	Duplex LC
SFP-10G-LR	10 Gbps	SMF (OS2)	1310 nm	10 km	Duplex LC
SFP-10G-ER	10 Gbps	SMF (OS2)	1550 nm	40 km	Duplex LC
SFP-25G-SR	25 Gbps	MMF (OM3/OM4)	850 nm	70m / 100m	Duplex LC
SFP-25G-LR	25 Gbps	SMF (OS2)	1310 nm	10 km	Duplex LC

3. 40G & 100G QSFP+/QSFP28 Transceiver Specifications

Part Number	Data Rate	Media Type	Wavelength	Max Distance	Connector Type
QSFP-40G-SR4	40 Gbps	MMF (OM3/OM4)	850 nm	100m / 150m	MPO-12
QSFP-40G-UNIV	40 Gbps	MMF / SMF	CWDM (1270-1330nm)	150m (MMF) / 500m (SMF)	Duplex LC
QSFP-40G-LR4	40 Gbps	SMF (OS2)	CWDM (1270-1330nm)	10 km	Duplex LC
QSFP-100G-SR4	100 Gbps	MMF (OM3/OM4)	850 nm	70m / 100m	MPO-12
QSFP-100G-CWDM4	100 Gbps	SMF (OS2)	CWDM (1270-1330nm)	2 km	Duplex LC
QSFP-100G-LR4	100 Gbps	SMF (OS2)	LAN-WDM	10 km	Duplex LC

4. Direct Attach Copper (DAC) & Active Optical Cables (AOC)

Part Number Series	Interface Type	Cable Type	Available Lengths	Typical Power Draw
CAB-S-S-10G-xM	10G SFP+ to SFP+	Passive Twinax Copper (DAC)	0.5m, 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m	< 0.1W
CAB-S-S-25G-xM	25G SFP28 to SFP28	Passive Twinax Copper (DAC)	1m, 2m, 3m, 5m	< 0.1W
CAB-Q-Q-40G-xM	40G QSFP+ to QSFP+	Passive Twinax Copper (DAC)	1m, 2m, 3m, 5m	< 0.1W
CAB-Q-4S-40G-xM	40G QSFP+ to 4x 10G SFP+	Passive Copper Breakout (DAC)	1m, 2m, 3m, 5m	< 0.1W
CAB-Q-Q-100G-xM	100G QSFP28 to QSFP28	Passive Twinax Copper (DAC)	1m, 2m, 3m, 5m	< 0.1W
AOC-Q-Q-100G-xM	100G QSFP28 to QSFP28	Active Optical Cable (AOC)	3m, 5m, 7m, 10m, 15m, 30m	~2.5W per end

5. Operating Conditions & Compliance Specifications

Commercial Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
Industrial Temperature Range (Select Optics): -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Compliance Standards: RoHS-6 compliant, Laser Class 1 IEC 60825-1, MSA compliant
Warranty: Covered by standard Arista hardware warranty and support services