Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 Transceiver Module

About Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 200G QSFP56 PSM4 Transceiver Module in Bangladesh

The Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 is a high-speed 200Gbps optical transceiver designed for modern data center, enterprise networking and high-bandwidth infrastructure. Using the QSFP56 form factor and PSM4 parallel single-mode fiber technology, the module provides high-density 200G connectivity for compatible networking equipment.

The QSFP-200G-PSM4 uses multiple optical lanes over single-mode fiber and is designed around the 200G QSFP56 architecture. Cisco identifies QSFP56 as a 200G-class pluggable form factor and documents breakout capability for QSFP56 modules. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

The exact Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 model is listed by Datacom Technologies (BD) as a Cisco 200G transceiver module. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 200G Transceiver Specifications & Features

Overview

The Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 provides 200Gbps optical connectivity in a compact QSFP56 form factor. It is intended for high-density network environments where high bandwidth and efficient port utilization are required.

PSM4 uses parallel single-mode fiber lanes rather than wavelength multiplexing. This architecture makes it suitable for high-bandwidth data center interconnects and short-to-medium reach single-mode fiber deployments.

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Key Features

• 200Gbps high-speed optical connectivity
• QSFP56 form factor
• PSM4 parallel single-mode fiber technology
• Single-mode fiber support
• MPO-12 optical connector
• 4 × 50G PAM4 architecture
• High-density 200G networking
• Hot-pluggable transceiver design
• Suitable for supported Cisco networking platforms
• Suitable for modern data center networks
• Supports high-bandwidth network architectures

Applications

• Data Center Networking
• Enterprise Core Networking
• High-Speed Server Connectivity
• Spine-and-Leaf Networks
• Data Center Interconnects
• Cloud Infrastructure
• AI and High-Performance Computing Networks
• Network Aggregation
• High-Bandwidth Ethernet Links
• 200G Network Upgrades

200Gbps High-Speed Connectivity

The QSFP-200G-PSM4 delivers a nominal 200Gbps data rate, providing substantially greater bandwidth than 100G optical interfaces.

200G connectivity is useful in modern data centers where increasing east-west traffic, storage traffic, virtualization, cloud workloads and compute clusters require higher network capacity.

QSFP56 Form Factor

The QSFP-200G-PSM4 uses the QSFP56 form factor. Cisco identifies QSFP56 as its 200G transceiver architecture and documents QSFP56 modules for 200Gbps Ethernet applications. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

The compact QSFP56 form factor enables high port density while supporting high-speed 200G connectivity in compatible switches, routers and network interface platforms.

PSM4 Parallel Single-Mode Fiber

PSM4 stands for Parallel Single-Mode 4. The technology uses multiple parallel optical lanes over single-mode fiber rather than multiplexing multiple wavelengths onto a single fiber pair.

This architecture is well suited to high-density data center networking where single-mode fiber infrastructure is already available.

4 × 50G PAM4 Architecture

The 200G QSFP56 architecture uses four high-speed electrical lanes, with each lane operating at approximately 50Gbps using PAM4 signaling. Cisco identifies QSFP56 as a 4 × 50G breakout-capable architecture. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

This lane-based architecture enables high bandwidth while maintaining a compact QSFP56 optical form factor.

MPO-12 Connectivity

The QSFP-200G-PSM4 is designed around a multifiber optical connection. MPO-12 connectivity is commonly used for parallel-lane optical transceivers because multiple transmit and receive fibers can be carried through a single compact connector.

Cisco's optical breakout documentation identifies MPO-12 as the connector architecture used by several parallel-lane QSFP transceivers. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Single-Mode Fiber Networking

PSM4 is intended for single-mode fiber (SMF) infrastructure. This makes the QSFP-200G-PSM4 different from 200G SR4 modules designed for multimode fiber.

Before deployment, confirm that the installed fiber infrastructure, MPO connector polarity, fiber type and patching configuration are compatible with the selected optical module.

200G Breakout Networking

QSFP56 is capable of breakout networking in supported configurations. Cisco's breakout documentation identifies 200G QSFP56 as a breakout-capable technology with four 50G electrical lanes. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Breakout capability depends on the exact transceiver, switch port, software, cabling and supported network architecture. Always verify the platform-specific Cisco compatibility and breakout matrix before deployment.

High-Density Data Center Networking

The QSFP-200G-PSM4 is suitable for high-density data center environments where increasing network bandwidth is required without proportionally increasing rack-space and port requirements.

It can be used in high-speed switch uplinks, aggregation links, spine-and-leaf architectures and other compatible 200G network deployments.

AI and High-Performance Computing Networks

Modern AI, machine-learning and high-performance computing clusters generate substantial east-west traffic between compute nodes, storage systems and network switches.

200G optical connectivity can provide the bandwidth required for high-throughput network fabrics and scalable compute infrastructure when supported by the corresponding switching and network-interface platforms.

Data Center Interconnect

The QSFP-200G-PSM4 can be considered for suitable high-speed data center interconnect and campus networking deployments where the optical reach, fiber infrastructure and platform compatibility match the application requirements.

Actual maximum link distance must be verified against the exact Cisco module specification and installed optical infrastructure before deployment.

Compatibility

Cisco states that its QSFP modules are supported on Cisco switches, routers and NICs as well as third-party host platforms and NICs, with platform-specific compatibility information available through Cisco's transceiver compatibility resources. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

The exact QSFP-200G-PSM4 should therefore be checked against the target Cisco switch, router, NIC or other host platform before purchase.

• Verify supported Cisco platform
• Verify network operating system support
• Verify transceiver compatibility
• Verify MPO-12 cabling
• Verify single-mode fiber infrastructure
• Verify breakout support if required
• Verify optical reach requirements

Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 vs QSFP-200G-SR4

Cisco's documented 200G SR4 module uses MPO-12 and OM4 multimode fiber, illustrating the key infrastructure difference between SR4 and PSM4 deployments. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Deployment Considerations

Optical transceiver performance depends on the complete link, not only the transceiver itself. Fiber type, connector quality, polarity, patch cables, optical loss, switch compatibility and firmware can all affect link operation.

• Use compatible single-mode fiber
• Use appropriate MPO-12 cabling
• Verify connector polarity
• Confirm optical budget
• Confirm switch and NIC compatibility
• Confirm breakout configuration if required
• Follow Cisco transceiver compatibility requirements

Benefits

• 200Gbps network bandwidth
• High-density QSFP56 form factor
• PSM4 parallel single-mode fiber architecture
• MPO-12 connectivity
• 4 × 50G PAM4 lane architecture
• Suitable for high-speed data center networks
• Suitable for supported breakout configurations
• Ideal for scalable enterprise infrastructure
• Suitable for high-performance computing environments
• Hot-pluggable optical connectivity

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4?
The Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 is a 200Gbps QSFP56 optical transceiver using PSM4 parallel single-mode fiber technology.

Q2: What is the data rate?
The module is designed for 200Gbps network connectivity.

Q3: What form factor does it use?
It uses the QSFP56 form factor.

Q4: What type of fiber does PSM4 use?
PSM4 uses single-mode fiber (SMF).

Q5: What connector does the QSFP-200G-PSM4 use?
The PSM4 architecture uses an MPO-12 multifiber connector.

Q6: Does QSFP-200G-PSM4 support breakout?
QSFP56 is a breakout-capable architecture, and Cisco documents 200G QSFP56 with four 50G electrical lanes. Exact breakout support depends on the transceiver and host platform. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Q7: Is QSFP-200G-PSM4 compatible with Cisco switches?
Cisco QSFP modules are supported across compatible Cisco switches, routers and NICs, but the exact QSFP-200G-PSM4 compatibility should be checked against the target platform. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Q8: Is QSFP-200G-PSM4 the same as QSFP-200G-SR4?
No. Both are 200G QSFP56 technologies, but PSM4 uses parallel single-mode fiber while SR4 is intended for short-range multimode fiber.

Q9: Is QSFP-200G-PSM4 suitable for data centers?
Yes. Its 200Gbps bandwidth and QSFP56 form factor make it suitable for compatible high-density data center networking environments.

Q10: Can it be used for AI and HPC networks?
Yes, where supported by the switching and network-interface infrastructure. 200G connectivity can provide high-bandwidth links for modern compute and data center fabrics.

Q11: Is the QSFP-200G-PSM4 hot-swappable?
QSFP transceiver modules are designed as pluggable optical modules, but actual hot-swap operation depends on the host platform and its supported maintenance procedures.

Q12: What cabling should be used?
Use compatible single-mode fiber infrastructure with the appropriate MPO-12 connector and polarity configuration.

Q13: What is the maximum distance?
The exact reach should be verified against the specific Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 hardware revision and optical specification. The public Cisco sources located for this product search do not provide a definitive reach specification for the exact QSFP-200G-PSM4 SKU, so a specific distance should not be assumed.

Q14: Where can I buy Cisco QSFP-200G-PSM4 in Bangladesh?
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