QSFP transceiver module BlueOptics QSFP541-BO 40000 Mbit/s

The BlueOptics QSFP541-BO is a fiber optic QSFP transceiver module designed for 40 Gbit/s links. It implements a QSFP interface and supports multimode fiber connections using an MPO/MTP connector. The module is compliant with CE, RoHS and FCC standards and is intended for high-density networking environments where compact 40G transceivers are required. The product is lightweight (approx. 20 g) and available in a silver housing.

Advantages

The transceiver supports 40 Gbit/s optical data transmission over multimode fiber and is built to MSA-aligned QSFP form-factor specifications, ensuring interoperability with hardware platforms that accept QSFP modules. It includes support for simultaneous transmit and receive channels via an MPO/MTP interface and is manufactured to industry quality practices. The module’s compliance with common regulatory standards and compact design contribute to straightforward integration into switches, routers and storage systems.

Suitable for

• High-speed server interconnects and data center uplinks
• Switch-to-switch and switch-to-router 40G links
• Fiber optic aggregation and spine-leaf network topologies
• Short-range multimode fiber installations in enterprise and campus networks

Key specifications

• Interface type: QSFP form factor
• Maximum data transfer rate: 40000 Mbit/s (40 Gbit/s)
• Connector type: MPO/MTP (multifiber optical connector)
• Optical medium: Multimode fiber (MMF), 850 nm wavelength components
• Regulatory compliance: CE, RoHS, FCC
• Weight: ~0.02 kg (20 g)
• Housing color: Silver

How to use

Install the QSFP transceiver into a compatible QSFP port on supported network equipment following the vendor’s hot-plug procedures. Connect an MPO/MTP multimode fiber patch cord between this module and the remote transceiver or a compatible MPO/MTP patch panel. Ensure link configuration (speed, lane mapping, and protocols such as Ethernet or Fibre Channel over Ethernet) is set on the devices at both ends. Confirm that the host hardware supports third-party QSFP modules and, if available, enable any required transceiver compatibility or DOM/DDM settings in the device firmware.

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance, use high-quality multimode fiber patch cords and maintain clean MPO/MTP connectors. Verify device compatibility and, where available, enable digital diagnostics monitoring on the host equipment to observe supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit/receive power and temperature for proactive maintenance.