Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

LevelOne QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC vs StarTech.com Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm

15specifications compared
5differ
10identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm has 300,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the LevelOne QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC (400000 Mbit/s vs 100000 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm has 300 GBASE more fiber ethernet cabling technology than the LevelOne QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC (400GBASE vs 100GBASE). Interface type: QSFP28 on the LevelOne QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC, QSFP-DD on the StarTech.com Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm. SFP transceiver standard: DR on the LevelOne QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC, DR4 on the StarTech.com Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm. Brand compatibility: MSA Compliant on the LevelOne QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC, Cisco on the StarTech.com Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm.

Maximum data transfer rate
- QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC:100000 Mbit/s
- Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:400000 Mbit/s
Interface type
- QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC:QSFP28
- Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:QSFP-DD
SFP transceiver standard
- QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC:DR
- Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:DR4
Fiber ethernet cabling technology
- QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC:100GBASE
- Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:400GBASE
Brand compatibility
- QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC:MSA Compliant
- Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:Cisco

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Comparison of QFP-5005, QSFP-400G-DR4-ST
43 specifications	A LevelOne QFP-5005 100Gbps DR Single-mode QSFP28 PAM4 Transceiver, 500m, 1310nm, Duplex LC Model QFP-5005 View product	B StarTech.com Cisco QDD-400G-DR4-S Compatible QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm Model QSFP-400G-DR4-ST View product
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	100000 Mbit/s	400000 Mbit/s
Interface typeDiffers	QSFP28	QSFP-DD
SFP transceiver standardDiffers	DR	DR4
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	100 Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyDiffers	100GBASE	400GBASE
Fiber optic connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MPO
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3bs
Features1 differ
Form factorKnown for one	QSFP28	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityDiffers	MSA Compliant	Cisco
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2603285 h
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Minimum operating temperatureKnown for one	0 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating temperatureKnown for one	70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 85 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	127 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for one	8517620000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	851762	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	117 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	117.8 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.6 mm

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