Aruba 100G QSFP28 PSM4 – QSFP28 PSM4 Optical Transceiver

About Aruba 100G QSFP28 PSM4 Optical Transceiver in Bangladesh

The Aruba 100G QSFP28 PSM4 is a high-speed 100Gbps optical transceiver designed for single-mode fiber connectivity in modern data center and enterprise networking environments. The official HPE product number is JH420A, identified as the HPE Networking X150 100G QSFP28 PSM4 500m SM Transceiver.

Using the QSFP28 form factor and 100G PSM4 parallel optical architecture, the transceiver provides 100Gbps Ethernet connectivity over four parallel optical lanes. It operates at a 1310nm-class optical wavelength over single-mode fiber and uses an MPO-12 APC optical connector.

The JH420A supports a maximum transmission distance of 500 meters, making it suitable for data center switch-to-switch, leaf-to-spine, aggregation, and other short-to-medium reach 100GbE connections where multimode SR4 optics do not provide sufficient reach.

Aruba 100G QSFP28 PSM4 Optical Transceiver Specifications & Overview

Overview

The Aruba-compatible 100G QSFP28 PSM4 optical transceiver provides 100Gbps Ethernet connectivity through a compact QSFP28 interface. It is designed for high-density data center networks that require single-mode fiber connectivity across distances beyond the typical reach of 100G SR4 multimode optics.

The PSM4 architecture uses four parallel optical lanes operating at a 1310nm-class wavelength. The four lanes combine to provide an aggregate 100Gbps Ethernet connection. The parallel single-mode architecture makes PSM4 an effective solution for 100GbE links where a longer reach is required without moving to a wavelength-multiplexed LR4 solution.

The JH420A uses an MPO-12 APC optical connector and supports up to 500 meters over suitable single-mode fiber. Correct MPO polarity, APC connector type, fiber quality, and lane mapping should be verified before deployment.

HPE documentation identifies JH420A as an HPE Networking X150 100G QSFP28 PSM4 500m SM Transceiver and lists it for supported HPE networking platforms. Compatibility should always be checked against the exact switch model and software version.

Buy Aruba 100G QSFP28 PSM4 Optical Transceiver in Bangladesh

Purchase the Aruba-compatible 100G QSFP28 PSM4 Optical Transceiver from Datacom Technologies (BD). We supply HPE Aruba and HPE Networking optical transceivers, QSFP28 modules, Ethernet switches, routers, servers, storage, fiber connectivity products, and data center infrastructure with competitive pricing, technical consultation, deployment assistance, and nationwide delivery throughout Bangladesh.

Compatibility

• HPE Networking platforms supporting JH420A
• Compatible Aruba/HPE QSFP28 100GbE ports
• HPE FlexFabric platforms with supported QSFP28 interfaces
• 100GbE data center switches supporting 100G PSM4
• Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) infrastructure
• MPO-12 APC fiber cabling

Compatibility depends on the exact switch model, software version, port configuration, transceiver coding, and supported optics list. Verify the host platform documentation before installation.

Applications

• 100GbE Data Center Networking
• Switch-to-Switch Connectivity
• Leaf-to-Spine Networking
• Data Center Aggregation
• Rack-to-Rack Connectivity
• Enterprise Network Backbone
• Cloud Infrastructure
• High-Performance Computing
• AI and GPU Networking
• 500m Single-Mode Fiber Links

Benefits

• 100Gbps high-speed Ethernet connectivity
• Compact QSFP28 form factor
• Four parallel optical lanes
• 1310nm single-mode optical transmission
• MPO-12 APC optical interface
• Up to 500m transmission distance
• Suitable for high-density data center networking
• Longer reach than conventional 100G SR4 multimode optics
• Ideal for switch-to-switch and leaf-to-spine links
• Designed for compatible HPE/Aruba networking platforms

Why Buy from Datacom Technologies (BD)?

Datacom Technologies (BD) supplies enterprise networking and data center products in Bangladesh, including HPE Aruba networking equipment, QSFP28 optical transceivers, Ethernet switches, routers, servers, storage, and fiber connectivity solutions. Customers can get competitive pricing, technical consultation, deployment assistance, and after-sales support.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the data rate of the Aruba 100G QSFP28 PSM4?
The JH420A provides an aggregate data rate of 100Gbps.

Q2: What is the official HPE product number?
The official product number is JH420A, listed by HPE as the HPE Networking X150 100G QSFP28 PSM4 500m SM Transceiver.

Q3: What does PSM4 mean?
PSM4 refers to a parallel single-mode optical architecture using four parallel optical lanes for 100GbE connectivity.

Q4: What type of fiber does the JH420A use?
It is designed for single-mode fiber with a 9/125µm fiber specification.

Q5: What wavelength does the Aruba 100G PSM4 use?
The transceiver operates at approximately 1310nm.

Q6: What is the maximum reach?
HPE specifies a maximum transmission distance of 500 meters over compatible single-mode fiber.

Q7: What connector does the JH420A use?
The module uses a 12-fiber MPO-12 APC optical connector.

Q8: What is the difference between 100G PSM4 and 100G SR4?
100G PSM4 uses 1310nm single-mode fiber and supports up to 500m, while 100G SR4 uses 850nm multimode fiber and is generally intended for shorter distances such as 70m over OM3 or 100m over OM4.

Q9: What is the difference between 100G PSM4 and 100G LR4?
Both use single-mode fiber and operate around the 1310nm region, but PSM4 uses four parallel optical lanes and an MPO interface, while LR4 uses wavelength multiplexing and a duplex LC interface for much longer reach.

Q10: Can the JH420A use an MPO-12 PC cable?
The documented JH420A connector is MPO-12 APC. The correct APC connector and polarity configuration should therefore be used rather than assuming compatibility with PC/UPC MPO cabling.

Q11: Is the JH420A suitable for AI and GPU networking?
Yes. Its 100Gbps bandwidth and 500m single-mode reach make it suitable for supported high-density data center, AI, GPU, HPC, and cloud networking applications.

Q12: Where can I buy the Aruba 100G QSFP28 PSM4 in Bangladesh?
You can contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for HPE Aruba-compatible optical transceivers and networking equipment with competitive pricing, technical consultation, and nationwide delivery.