About HPE Aruba 200G DR4 QSFP56 Optical Transceiver in Bangladesh
The HPE Aruba 200G DR4 QSFP56 is a 200Gbps-class optical transceiver designed for high-bandwidth single-mode fiber connectivity in modern data center, enterprise, AI, cloud, and high-performance computing networks. It uses the compact QSFP56 form factor and a four-lane DR4 optical architecture.
A 200G DR4 implementation uses four parallel optical lanes, with each lane carrying approximately 50Gbps using PAM4 modulation, providing an aggregate 200Gbps optical connection. The optical interface is designed for single-mode fiber and operates in the 1310nm-class wavelength range.
Unlike 200G SR4 optics, which use 850nm multimode fiber, DR4-class optics use single-mode fiber for greater optical reach. The parallel-fiber architecture makes DR4 suitable for high-density switch-to-switch, leaf-to-spine, data center aggregation, AI and HPC networking applications.
For an actual HPE Aruba deployment, the exact host platform, transceiver SKU, software support, connector type, optical coding, and supported optics list must be verified. HPE's current public documentation does not list a 200G QSFP56 DR4 SKU.
HPE Aruba 200G DR4 QSFP56 Optical Transceiver Specifications & Overview
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand / Compatibility |
HPE Aruba-Compatible |
| Product Type |
200G Optical Transceiver |
| Data Rate |
200Gbps |
| Form Factor |
QSFP56 |
| Optical Architecture |
200G DR4 |
| Optical Lanes |
4 × 50G |
| Modulation |
PAM4 |
| Wavelength |
1310nm-Class |
| Fiber Type |
Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
| Optical Interface |
Parallel MPO-class interface; exact connector must be verified for the supplied module |
| Optical Type |
DR4 / Data Center Reach |
| Application |
200GbE Data Center and High-Performance Networking |
Overview
The HPE Aruba-compatible 200G DR4 QSFP56 transceiver provides 200Gbps optical Ethernet connectivity through a high-density QSFP56 interface. Its four-lane architecture combines four 50Gbps PAM4 optical channels to provide an aggregate 200Gbps connection.
DR4-class optics operate around the 1310nm wavelength range and use single-mode fiber. This provides a longer-reach solution than 200G SR4 multimode optics and makes the architecture appropriate for data center links that extend beyond very short rack-level distances.
The parallel optical architecture requires correctly configured fiber polarity and lane mapping. The exact connector implementation should be confirmed against the module being supplied because HPE's current 200G QSFP56 portfolio does not publish a DR4-specific connector or SKU.
HPE currently documents a 400G QSFP-DD DR4 transceiver, the HPE Aruba Networking 400G DR4 QSFP-DD MPO12 500m SMF Transceiver (S3N93A), which uses four 100G PAM4 lanes at 1310nm. This should not be confused with the requested 200G QSFP56 DR4 product.
Buy HPE Aruba 200G DR4 QSFP56 Optical Transceiver in Bangladesh
Contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for HPE Aruba-compatible 200G optical transceivers, QSFP56 modules, Ethernet switches, routers, servers, storage, fiber connectivity products, and data center infrastructure. We provide competitive pricing, technical consultation, deployment assistance, and nationwide delivery throughout Bangladesh.
Compatibility
- Compatible HPE Aruba Networking 200GbE QSFP56 Platforms
- 200GbE QSFP56 Networking Switches
- Compatible 200G DR4 Optical Interfaces
- Single-Mode Fiber Infrastructure
- Compatible Parallel-Fiber Cabling
- AI and GPU Networking Platforms
- High-Performance Computing Infrastructure
Always verify the exact HPE Aruba switch model, software version, supported optics list, transceiver coding, power requirements, connector type, fiber polarity, lane mapping, and optical budget before deployment.
Applications
- 200GbE Data Center Networking
- Switch-to-Switch Connectivity
- Leaf-to-Spine Networking
- Data Center Aggregation
- AI Cluster Networking
- GPU Infrastructure
- High-Performance Computing
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Enterprise Backbone Networking
- Single-Mode Fiber Data Center Links
Benefits
- 200Gbps high-speed Ethernet connectivity
- Compact QSFP56 form factor
- 4 × 50G PAM4 optical lane architecture
- 1310nm-class single-mode optical transmission
- DR4 parallel optical architecture
- Greater reach potential than 200G SR4 multimode optics
- Suitable for high-density data center networking
- Ideal for AI, GPU and HPC infrastructure
- Efficient 200GbE single-mode optical connectivity
Why Buy from Datacom Technologies (BD)?
Datacom Technologies (BD) supplies enterprise networking and data center products in Bangladesh, including HPE Aruba networking equipment, optical transceivers, Ethernet switches, routers, servers, storage, and fiber connectivity solutions. Customers can get competitive pricing, technical consultation, deployment assistance, and after-sales support.
- Call/WhatsApp: +8801748173213
- Email: sales@datacom.com.bd
- Alternative Email: datacomtechnologiesbd@gmail.com
- Office: Tropical Center, 218, Dr. Kudroti Khuda Road, New Elephant Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the data rate of a 200G DR4 QSFP56 transceiver?
A 200G DR4 QSFP56 optic is designed for an aggregate 200Gbps Ethernet data rate.
Q2: What does DR4 mean?
DR4 refers to a four-lane data-center-reach optical architecture. In a 200G implementation, four optical lanes carry approximately 50Gbps each using PAM4 modulation.
Q3: What form factor does the requested product use?
The requested product uses the QSFP56 form factor.
Q4: What type of fiber does DR4 use?
DR4 is designed for single-mode fiber (SMF).
Q5: What wavelength does 200G DR4 use?
A 200G DR4 implementation operates in the 1310nm-class optical band.
Q6: What is the difference between 200G SR4 and 200G DR4?
200G SR4 uses 850nm multimode fiber for short-reach connectivity, while 200G DR4 uses 1310nm-class single-mode optics and is intended for longer data-center-reach applications.
Q7: Is 200G DR4 suitable for AI and GPU networking?
Yes. The 200Gbps bandwidth and single-mode DR4 architecture can be suitable for high-density AI, GPU, HPC and data center networks when supported by the host platform.
Q8: Can this optic be installed in any QSFP56 port?
No. The host platform must support the specific optical architecture, transceiver coding, power requirements, firmware, and vendor compatibility.
Q9: Does HPE Aruba currently list an official 200G QSFP56 DR4 SKU?
HPE's current public documentation does not list a 200G QSFP56 DR4 SKU. Its documented 200G QSFP56 products include SR4, CWDM4 FR4 and VR2, while DR4 is currently documented in its 400G QSFP-DD portfolio.
Q10: Is HPE Aruba 400G DR4 the same product?
No. HPE Aruba's S3N93A is a 400G QSFP-DD DR4 transceiver using four 100G PAM4 lanes. A 200G QSFP56 DR4 optic would use four 50G PAM4 lanes and is a different product.
Q11: Where can I buy a 200G DR4 QSFP56 optical transceiver in Bangladesh?
You can contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for HPE Aruba-compatible 200G optical transceivers and data center networking products with competitive pricing, technical consultation, and nationwide delivery.
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