Seamlessly upgrade from 10G to 100G over existing DWDM network with 100G ZR

Industry-leading optical transceivers delivering superior performance, reduced power consumption, and extended reach for modern data centers.

Coherent 100G ZR DCO Transceiver

300km

Maximum
Reach

<5w

Power
Consumption

100G

Data
Rate

QSFP28

Form
Factor

Key Features

Optimized for
Data Centers

  • Compact QSFP28 form factor
  • 300 km reach capability
  • Less than 5W power consumption

Superior
Performance

  • Built on Steelerton DSP
  • IEEE 802.3™-2022 compliant
  • Silicon photonics front-end

Enterprise
Ready

  • Industrial temp range support
  • Digital diagnostics monitoring
  • CMIS management interface

Optimize your data center interconnect with reliable 100G ZR performance

Advanced optical transceivers with industry-leading range and reliability.

Energy-smart 100G ZR design. Lower cooling needs and superior thermal performance.

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Technical Specifications

Form Factor
QSFP28
Power Draw
<6W @ 85°C
Temperature Range
-40°C to +85°C
Data Rate
100 Gbps

Key Performance Metrics

Distance: 300km
 
Power Efficiency
 
Reliability
 
100G ZR

100G ZR Optics - Full Specifications

Feature Specification
Form Factor QSFP28 (Compact, Industry Standard)
Operating Temperature I-Temp (-40°C to +85°C) or C-Temp (0°C to +70°C)
Power Consumption < 6W at 85°C case temperature
Operating Distance Up to 300km with amplification
Key Technology Silicon photonics with tunable DSP
Applications Edge networks, data centers, metro connectivity

Latest Videos

Kevin Affolter from Coherent takes on the 100G ZR Mastermind Challenge

100G ZR Mastermind Challenge

In this episode, host Ciara McCarthy puts Kevin Affolter, Senior Director of Product Marketing & Business Development at Coherent Corp, to the test on 100G ZR optical transceivers.
 

Podcast: The 100G ZR Advantage: Power, Performance, and Simplicity

The 100G ZR Advantage

Dive into the world of optical networking with Ciara McCarthy (CMO, EPS Global), John Lynch (VP of Sales, EMEA, EPS Global), and Kevin Affolter (Product Line Manager, Coherent). In this episode, we explore Coherent's groundbreaking 100G ZR DCO optical transceiver, a product designed to revolutionize IP over DWDM applications.

ZR Data Center

Deployment Scenarios

Edge Networks

Direct installation on access network equipment with QSFP28 ports
 
Street Cabinets

Outdoor deployment in variable temperature conditions
Access Infrastructure

OLTs and aggregation switches for network optimization

Industry First I-Temp Range

Available in Industrial temperature range (-40°C to 85°C), these 100G ZR transceivers are also engineered to perform reliably in even the harshest edge and outdoor environments.

C-temp Range:
0°C to 70°C
I-temp Range:
-40°C to 85°C

For more information regarding specific commercial or industrial temperature range ZR transceivers, please contact us.

ZR+ Transceivers
100G ZR DCO

Purpose Built Digital Signal Processor

  • Optimized for lowest power consumption
  • Efficient silicon photonics optical front-end
  • Power-optimized tunable laser integration
  • Less than 6W power consumption at 85°C

Resources

Transforming ISP Networks with Coherent’s Optical Solutions: Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Sales, Coherent

EPS Global in Conversation with Coherent


Learn how Coherent’s Open ZR technology is transforming ISP architecture by reducing costs and improving reliability. Plus, hear about the value behind EPS Global and Coherent’s long-standing partnership. Watch to get insights from this memorable event!

 

EPS Interviews Industry Titans: Christian Urricariet, Senior Director of Product Marketing Coherent

Christian Urricariet


In this interview, filmed at the OCP Summit, Christian Urricariet discusses hyperscale and enterprise data center trends, covering the topics of 400Gb and QSFP and QSFP-DD comparisons. A world expert in SWDM4, he also elaborates on why it is the lowest total cost solution for the data center.

 

Unboxing Open Networking: 400G ZR+ Bundle with Coherent, IP Infusion & Edgecore

400 Gigabit ZR+ optics


In this unboxing video, our senior Systems Engineer Barry McGinley, demonstrates the groundbreaking 400G ZR+ bundle comprising of  Edgecore's  network switches, Coherent's innovative 400 Gigabit ZR+ optics, and  IP Infusion's OcNOS, the operating system that manages the suite.

 

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