FB-LINK 40G QSFP+ 60km ZR4 Lite Transceiver
A 40G QSFP+ 60km transceiver manufacturer building CWDM4 single-mode long-reach optics — factory-direct OEM/ODM by FB-LINK for metro, DCI and carrier links.
●40G line rate
●60 km SMF reach
●1310 nm CWDM4
●LC duplex
●IEEE P802.3ba
- Product Introduction
Inside the FB-LINK ZR4 Lite 40G QSFP+ 60km Single-Mode Long-Reach Transceiver
The FB-LINK 40G QSFP+ 60km transceiver carries a full 40 Gigabit link across 60 km of single-mode fiber using four CWDM channels multiplexed around the 1310 nm band. Four 10 Gb/s electrical lanes are combined into one 40 Gb/s optical stream for transmit, then optically de-multiplexed back into four 10 Gb/s lanes on receive, with no external mux and no line-card change. Built to IEEE P802.3ba as a 40GBASE-ZR4 Lite optical module in a standard hot-pluggable QSFP+ form factor with an LC duplex interface, this extended-reach 40G QSFP+ CWDM4 transceiver sits exactly between 40 km ER4 and 80 km ZR4: it clears long-haul metro spans that ER4 cannot reach, without paying the cost and power of full 80 km ZR4 optics.
40G QSFP+ 60km ZR4 Lite Transceiver Full Specifications
Every value below is drawn directly from the FB-LINK 40G QSFP+ 60km transceiver datasheet. Optical budget, reach and interface are fixed engineering parameters - verify them against your line card before sampling.
| Transceiver Type | ZR4 Lite | Reach | 60 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Rate | 40G | Package | QSFP+ |
| Wavelength | 1310 nm (CWDM4) | Fiber Type | Single-mode fiber |
| Connector | LC duplex | Extinction Ratio | ≥ 5.5 dB |
| TX Power | +2 to +7 dBm | RX Sensitivity | < −24 dBm |
| Standard | IEEE P802.3ba 40GBASE-ZR4 Lite |
Operating Temp. | 0 °C to 70 °C Storage: −40 °C to 85 °C |
| Applications | Rack-to-rack · data center switches & routers · metro networks · 40GBASE-ZR4 Lite links | ||
Need a parameter that isn't listed - coding target, DDM readout format, or optical budget margin for your span? Send the span loss and switch model and our engineering team will confirm fit before you commit to an order.
Wholesale 40G QSFP+ 60km Transceiver Advantages for Project Buyers
Three procurement reasons buyers specify the FB-LINK 60km ZR4 Lite tier over the reaches on either side of it.
01 / REACH FIT
60 km reach closes the ER4 gap
ER4 tops out around 40 km; ZR4 targets 80 km. Metro rings, campus-to-campus and edge-to-core spans frequently land at 45–60 km - too long for ER4, wasteful on ZR4.
Specifying the 60 km ZR4 Lite tier means the link budget is engineered for the actual span, so you stop over-buying reach you'll never light.
02 / CWDM4 OPTICS
CWDM4 optics on one duplex fiber
4 × 10 Gb/s CWDM channels around 1310 nm ride a single LC duplex single-mode pair. One fiber pair per 40G link instead of four.
For a metro build, that quarters the strand count this link consumes - real savings when leased dark fiber is priced per pair.
03 / DROP-IN QSFP+
Drop-in 40G QSFP+ upgrade
Standard QSFP+ MSA footprint, hot-pluggable, IEEE P802.3ba compliant. It slots into the 40G QSFP+ ports you already have.
Coded to your switch vendor before shipment, so the extended-reach upgrade is a module swap - not a chassis or firmware project.
CWDM4 Optics and Signal Path Inside the 40G QSFP+ 60km Optical Module
How the FB-LINK 40G QSFP+ 60km optical module builds, carries and recovers the 40 Gb/s aggregate across a 60 km single-mode span.
TX
4 × 10 Gb/s → 40 Gb/s multiplex. Four 10 Gb/s electrical lanes drive four CWDM optical channels in the 1310 nm band, combined onto one single-mode fiber. Aggregating in the module means your host still sees a standard 40G QSFP+ port - no gearbox or external WDM to integrate.
λ
4 × 10 Gb/s → 40 Gb/s multiplex. Four 10 Gb/s electrical lanes drive four CWDM optical channels in the 1310 nm band, combined onto one single-mode fiber. Aggregating in the module means your host still sees a standard 40G QSFP+ port - no gearbox or external WDM to integrate.
BUDGET
+2 to +7 dBm launch, < −24 dBm sensitivity. The transmit/receive window is sized for a 60 km link budget with margin for connectors, splices and patch panels. Send us your span loss and we confirm the module clears it before you order - no guessing at the optical margin.
RX
Optical de-multiplex back to 4 lanes. On receive, the 40 Gb/s stream is split back into four 10 Gb/s electrical lanes and retimed. The full transmit and receive path lives on one module, so there is a single field-replaceable unit per end of the link.
Metro-Ready 40G QSFP+ 60km Transceiver for DCI and Carrier Network Projects
Where a FB-LINK 60 km extended-reach 40G QSFP+ transceiver is the right tool, straight from the module's rated application areas.
Metro Networks
Ring and point-to-point metro spans in the 45–60 km range where ER4 runs out of budget. One QSFP+ per site, single fiber pair per link.
Data Center Interconnect
Connect two facilities across town over leased single-mode fiber at 40G without renting a full ZR4 80 km link or a DWDM shelf.
Switch & Router Uplinks
Long-reach 40G uplinks between aggregation switches and routers on standard 40G QSFP+ ports - no new line cards.
Rack-to-Rack & Campus
Extended intra-campus and building-to-building links where copper and short-reach optics can't span the distance.
Custom OEM and ODM 40G QSFP+ 60km Transceiver Manufacturing for Project Buyers
If you're a sourcing manager standardizing a fleet, the FB-LINK 40G QSFP+ 60km transceiver ships coded to your switch platform out of the box. Specify the target vendor, whether Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Brocade, H3C or HUAWEI, and we program the EEPROM so the module registers as a native-compatible part on your line card.
Private-label programs are available: your part number, your label artwork, your box. For volume programs we align coding, firmware behavior and packaging to your acceptance test so incoming inspection passes on the first pass.
What we customize on the 40G QSFP+ 60km module
Vendor coding & multi-vendor compatibility programming
Private-label part numbers, labels & barcodes
DDM / digital diagnostics behavior to your spec
Retail / bulk packaging to your acceptance standard
Batch serialization for traceability
Factory-Tested 40G QSFP+ 60km Modules with Vendor Coding and Compatibility QA
Every FB-LINK 40G QSFP+ 60km transceiver is verified against the IEEE standard and against your target hardware before it ships.
STANDARD
IEEE P802.3ba compliant
Built and tested as a 40GBASE-ZR4 Lite module in the standard QSFP+ MSA form factor, so it interoperates on compliant 40G QSFP+ ports.
SWITCH TEST
Coded & switch-verified
Each unit is programmed for your target vendor and function-tested on matching switch hardware before shipment - reducing DOA and incoming-inspection failures.
OPTICAL QA
Optical parameters checked
Launch power, wavelength and reach parameters are validated per batch against the datasheet. RoHS and CE documentation is available on request for your compliance file.
Bulk-Order 40G QSFP+ 60km Transceiver Packaging and Global Shipping
Each FB-LINK 40G QSFP+ 60km transceiver ships in an individual anti-static tube or blister with a dust cap fitted to the LC bore, then cartoned for volume shipments. Bulk orders are palletized for freight, and every carton is labeled to your part number for cross-dock and warehouse scanning.
We ship worldwide by express courier for samples and small lots, and by air or sea freight for production volumes. Tell us the destination and quantity and we'll quote the most economical routing for your timeline.
Shipping options
| SAMPLES | Express courier (DHL / FedEx / UPS) |
| VOLUME | Air or sea freight, palletized |
| LABELING | Your part number & barcode per carton |
| PROTECTION | Anti-static tube + LC dust cap per unit |
40G QSFP+ 60km Transceiver MOQ and Lead Times
FB-LINK supports evaluation quantities of the 40G QSFP+ 60km transceiver through full production runs. Because vendor coding and volume drive both MOQ and turnaround, we quote them per order rather than posting a fixed number that won't match your project.
SAMPLES
Evaluation units
Small sample quantities for lab qualification and switch-compatibility testing before you commit to volume.
PRODUCTION
Volume & OEM runs
Scaled MOQ for coded, private-label and bulk programs - priced per switch platform and quantity.
LEAD TIME
Confirmed per order
Turnaround depends on coding target and volume. Send your quantity and vendor and we confirm the lead time in writing with your quote.
FB-LINK 40G QSFP+ 60km ZR4 Lite Transceiver Gallery
The FB-LINK QSFP+ 60km ZR4 Lite module up close: form factor, LC interface and labeling.
Why FB-LINK Is a Factory-Direct 40G QSFP+ 60km Transceiver Manufacturer and Supplier
FB-LINK is a dedicated 40G QSFP+ transceiver manufacturer and OEM supplier producing coded, switch-verified optics from its own facility in Shenzhen - so your 40G QSFP+ 60km order comes straight from the factory floor, not through a reseller markup.
FACTORY-DIRECT
Own production line
In-house build, coding and test - one accountable source from quote to shipment.
MULTI-VENDOR
Coded to your switch
Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Brocade, H3C, HUAWEI and more - programmed and tested before it ships.
OEM / ODM
Private-label ready
Your part number, label and packaging on production programs.
FULL RANGE
10 / 40 / 60 / 80 km
The complete 40G QSFP+ reach ladder from one supplier for consistent qualification.
40G QSFP+ 60km Transceiver Procurement FAQs
Q: What is the maximum reach of the 40G QSFP+ 60km ZR4 Lite transceiver?
A: It is rated for 60 km over single-mode fiber as a 40GBASE-ZR4 Lite module. It uses four CWDM channels around 1310 nm multiplexed onto one LC duplex fiber pair, with a +2 to +7 dBm launch window and < −24 dBm receive sensitivity. Send your measured span loss and we confirm the budget clears before you order.
Q: Is this 60km module compatible with Cisco, Juniper or Arista switches?
A: Yes. FB-LINK, as a dedicated 40G QSFP+ transceiver manufacturer, codes each unit to your target platform and function-tests it on matching switch hardware before shipment. Specify the vendor and switch model with your order and the module registers as a native-compatible part.
Q: Should I choose 60km ZR4 Lite or 80km ZR4 for my span?
A: Match the module to the span. If your link is around 45–60 km, the 60 km ZR4 Lite tier is engineered for that distance and avoids the extra cost and power of 80 km ZR4 optics. If your span exceeds 60 km, step up to the 80 km ZR4. FB-LINK, as a 40G QSFP+ supplier carrying the full 10 / 40 / 60 / 80 km ladder, can quote both so you specify the right reach rather than over-buying.
Q: Does it drop into existing 40G QSFP+ ports without hardware changes?
A: Yes. It uses the standard QSFP+ MSA form factor and is hot-pluggable and IEEE P802.3ba compliant, so it fits the 40G QSFP+ ports you already run. The extended-reach upgrade is a module swap - no line card or chassis change required.
Q: Do you support OEM coding and private-label orders?
A: Yes. FB-LINK, as a 40G QSFP+ 60km OEM manufacturer with in-house coding and test, supports vendor programming, private-label part numbers and labels, custom DDM behavior and packaging to your acceptance standard. Batch serialization for traceability is available on production runs.
Q: What is the MOQ and lead time?
A: We support sample quantities for qualification through full production volumes. MOQ and lead time depend on your coding target and order size, so we confirm both in writing with your quote rather than posting a fixed figure. Share your vendor and quantity to get exact numbers.
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