Cisco CPAK-100GE-LR4 Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco 100GBASE-LR4 CPAK Hot-Swappable LAN-WDM Single-Mode Optical Transceiver Module, Ethernet-only, with Digital Optical Monitoring Support
SKU:CPAK-100GE-LR4
Naming Breakdown
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CPAK: Cisco Parallel Attached Kit, proprietary hot-pluggable 100G transceiver form factor
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100GE: 100 Gigabit Ethernetsingle-rate only (Ethernet LAN-PHY mode; NO OTU4 OTN support)
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LR4: Long Reach four-channel LAN-WDM optical standard defined under IEEE 802.3ba 100GBASE-LR4
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No suffix: Standard commercial temperature-grade variant (0°C ~ +70°C operating temperature)
Key Distinction: CPAK-100GE-LR4 uses built-induplex LC UPC connector, while CPAK-100G-LR4 uses SC connector and supports dual-rate 100GE + OTU4.
Core Architecture
Four independent 25.78125 Gbps NRZ optical lanes operating on fixed LAN-WDM wavelength grid:
1294.53 nm ~ 1296.59 nm, 1299.02 nm ~ 1301.09 nm,
1303.54 nm ~ 1305.63 nm, 1308.09 nm ~ 1310.19 nm.
Integrated internal MUX/DEMUX aggregates four optical signals onto a single duplex single-mode fiber pair. Implements cooled EML transmitter array and high-sensitivity PIN photodiode receiver array.
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Ethernet-only operation, does NOT support OTU4 OTN framing
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No electrical breakout capability. Operates only as native aggregated 100G link.
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco CPAK-100GE-LR4 is a commercial-grade hot‑swappable CPAK optical transceiver optimized for 100 Gigabit Ethernet over single-mode fiber. Designed for packet-only switching and routing platforms that do not require OTN transport functions. It provides high-density 100G uplinks for enterprise data center fabrics, inter-building campus backbone links, and medium-distance data center interconnect (DCI). Built-in DOM enables continuous real-time monitoring of optical operating parameters to simplify routine maintenance and accelerate fault troubleshooting.
2. Hardware & Software Compatibility
Supported Host Platforms
Cisco Nexus 7000 / Nexus 7700 Series switches with F3-series 100G line cards (N7K-F306CK-25);
ASR 9000, NCS 4000 Series packet platforms.
Verify Cisco official transceiver compatibility matrix and minimum required firmware release prior to deployment.
Supported Operating Systems
NX-OS, IOS-XR releases supporting CPAK transceiver recognition, DOM monitoring and 100GBASE-LR4 Ethernet interface operation.
Supported Fiber Media
Single‑Mode Fiber (SMF) G.652 (OS2, 9/125μm) only; incompatible with multi-mode fiber.
Connector Type
Duplex LC/UPC optical connector (integrated LC port, no SC adapter)
3. Physical & Optical Performance Specifications
Form Factor
Hot‑swappable proprietary CPAK form factor
Dimensions: 11.6 × 34.8 × 101.2 mm
Optical Interface
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LAN-WDM Wavelength Grid: 1295 nm / 1300 nm / 1305 nm / 1310 nm nominal
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Electrical Interface: 4 × 25.78125 Gbps NRZ
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Modulation Scheme: NRZ
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Transmitter: Cooled EML array; Receiver: PIN photodiode array
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Operating Mode: Native 100G Ethernet only; breakout & OTN functions disabled
Maximum Transmission Distance
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Up to10 kmover standard G.652 OS2 single-mode fiber
Optical Power Budget (Per Lane)
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Average Transmit Optical Power: −4.3 dBm ~ +4.5 dBm
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Minimum Receiver Sensitivity: −10.6 dBm
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Maximum Allowable Received Optical Power: +4.5 dBm
Digital Diagnostics
DOM / Digital Optical Monitoring Supported (SFF-8472)
Monitors internal module temperature, supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit optical power and received optical power.
Environmental Specifications (Commercial Grade)
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Operating Temperature:0°C ~ +70°C (32°F ~ 158°F)
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Storage Temperature: −40°C ~ +85°C (−40°F ~ 185°F)
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Relative Humidity: 5% – 95%, non‑condensing
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Maximum Operating Altitude: 3,000 meters
Typical Power Consumption
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
Ethernet Transport
Wire-speed full-duplex 100GBASE-LR4 NRZ Ethernet;OTU4 OTN is not supported. No electrical breakout capability.
Layer 2 Protocol Support
802.1Q VLAN trunking, IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control, LACP, STP/RSTP/MSTP, EtherChannel link aggregation
Interface Diagnostics
Link status detection, error statistics, DOM real-time optical telemetry, LOS (Loss of Signal) alarm indication, Tx disable control, local loopback testing
High Availability
Supports hot-plug OIR (Online Insertion and Removal) on compatible Nexus and ASR platforms; supports link redundancy via port-channels and spanning tree protocols
Operations & Management
NX-OS / IOS-XR command-line interface, SSH, SNMP v2c/v3, Syslog logging
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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100GE leaf-spine fabric uplinks spanning up to 10 km within data center campuses
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Intra-campus DCI over existing OS2 single-mode fiber infrastructure for packet-only networks
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Enterprise multi-building core backbone aggregation links without OTN transport requirements
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High-density 100G port deployments on Nexus 7000/7700 F3 switching platforms
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Packet router interconnections on ASR9000 series without OTN transport functions
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety Standards: UL 60950‑1, IEC/EN 60950‑1, CSA C22.2 No.60950‑1
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EMC Compliance: CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES‑003 Class A
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Laser Safety: Class 1 Laser Product conforming to IEC 60825‑1
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Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3ba, CPAK MSA specification, SFF‑8472 DOM standard
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Environmental Regulation: RoHS compliant, WEEE directive compliant
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
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Cisco CPAK-100GE-LR4 CPAK Optical Transceiver
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Hardware Installation Guide
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Safety and Regulatory Documentation
Duplex LC single-mode patch cords sold separately. Cannot be electrically split into independent 25G channels.
Model Comparison Reference
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CPAK-100GE-LR4: CPAK Duplex LC LAN-WDM SMF, max 10km,100G Ethernet ONLY (No OTU4)
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CPAK-100G-LR4: CPAK Duplex SC LAN-WDM SMF, max 10km, dual-rate: 100GE + OTU4 OTN
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CPAK-100G-SR4: CPAK MPO‑12 UPC parallel multi-mode, max 100m (OM4), short rack links
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CPAK-100G-PSM4: CPAK MPO‑12 APC parallel single-mode, 500m reach
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QSFP-100G-LR4-S: QSFP28 form factor LR4 transceiver with different hardware footprint
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222618 – Cisco CPAK-100GE-LR4 long-reach LAN-WDM single-mode CPAK transceiver with DOM, hot-swappable 100 Gigabit Ethernet-only optical module for packet data center, enterprise campus backbone and DCI networking on Nexus 7000/7700 and ASR9000 platforms.
Hardware Warranty
Genuine Cisco transceivers are covered under Cisco limited hardware warranty. Warranty terms for refurbished units follow respective reseller agreements.
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