QDD-DR8-800GCisco QDD-DR8-800G Compatible 800G QSFP-DD DR8 Transceiver Module 500m
The QDD-DR8-800G compatible module serves equipment requiring a 800G QSFP-DD interface with 1310nm optics and a 500m rating. Connection is through MTP/MPO-16 APC. Product data, application guidance and factory verification are presented together to support high-density deployments balance optical performance, port access and thermal planning.
OEM Part Number: QDD-DR8-800GHT Part Number: QDD-DR8-800G
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Cisco QDD-DR8-800G
- 800G connectivity at 850Gbps (8x 106.25Gbps)
- Optical wavelength: 1310nm
- Specified reach: 500m
- MTP/MPO-16 APC / SMF interface
- Digital diagnostic monitoring: Supported
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QDD-DR8-800G |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | QSFP-DD |
| Max. Data Rate | 850Gbps (8x 106.25Gbps) |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max. Cable Distance | 500m |
| Connector | MTP/MPO-16 APC |
| Media | SMF |
| Transmitter Type | EML |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| TX Power | -2.9~4.0dBm |
| Minimum Receiver Power | -5.9dBm |
| Power Budget | 3dB |
| Receiver Overload | 4.0dBm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 16.5W |
| Extinction Ratio | >3.5dB |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Modulation (Electrical) | 8x 106.25Gb/s PAM4 |
| Modulation (Optical) | 8x 106.25Gb/s PAM4 |
| CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) | TX and RX Built-in DSP |
| Packaging Technology | COB (Chip on Board) Packaging |
| Protocols | QSFP-DD MSA HW Rev 6.01, CMIS 5.0, IEEE 802.3cu, IEEE P802.3ck |
Applications and Optical Link Design
Use this module for equipment interconnection over the specified single-mode fiber plant, including enterprise backbone, campus, metro or data-center interconnect links according to its rated distance. Confirm that both ends use the same optical standard and wavelength plan, and allow for connector, splice and patch-panel loss within the stated power budget.
Before deployment, check the host port type, supported data rate and firmware requirements. The 800G interface configuration must match the remote equipment; sharing a QSFP-DD housing alone does not make two transceiver types interoperable.
Before commissioning, measure the complete single-mode channel against the stated budget for 500m. Inspect every MTP/MPO-16 APC connection and record diagnostic power where supported. Both ends must agree on rate, wavelength and optical standard.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Quality control covers the optical or electrical interface, host identification and operating link. The verified unit is then individually protected and cartoned. Customer references, rack groups and project packing lists can be added for volume orders.
Optical Acceptance, Diagnostics and Handling
For this model, the specified transmit-power range is -2.9~4.0dBm; the stated optical power budget is 3dB. Digital diagnostics make later maintenance easier when baseline values are captured at installation. Save the initial readings with the port and OEM reference, then investigate meaningful changes rather than reacting to a single transient value. Diagnostic support depends on the host as well as the module, so unavailable fields should be confirmed with the platform documentation. Diagnostic monitoring is listed as Supported. Before every insertion, keep dust caps in place until the patch lead is ready, avoid touching the optical end face and use an appropriate inspection and cleaning procedure. Do not look into an active optical interface.
High-Density Port and Thermal Planning
In a densely populated chassis, connector access and airflow form part of the optical-link design. Confirm that neighboring modules and patch leads leave room for latch operation, and include listed power consumption in the host thermal budget. Assess port density together with fiber management. For this model, the principal parameters are data rate 850Gbps (8x 106.25Gbps), wavelength 1310nm, rated reach 500m.
Ordering Information
Use QDD-DR8-800G as the compatibility cross-reference and QDD-DR8-800G as the HT ordering identity. Keep other reaches or wavelength directions on separate order lines. Neutral labels, customer packaging and project-specific compatibility review are available on request.
Cisco Compatibility and Factory Testing
The module is checked for host recognition as QDD-DR8-800G, link establishment and diagnostic reporting. Physical cage fit alone is not treated as evidence of compatibility. Equipment model, hardware revision and software release can be reviewed before dispatch where platform behavior is uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Cisco transceiver?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies QDD-DR8-800G, not an original Cisco-branded module.
Which fiber and connector are required?
Use MTP/MPO-16 APC with SMF. The specified maximum reach is 500m, subject to fiber quality and total link loss.
Can it be mixed with another wavelength or reach version?
Only when the two ends share the same optical standard, wavelength plan and supported data rate. Check the exact part numbers and link budget rather than relying only on the module form factor.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.
