Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 Transceiver

Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 Transceiver – High-Speed 40G Optical Module for Enterprise Networks

The Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 Transceiver is a high-performance, short-reach QSFP+ optical module designed to deliver 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber. Operating on an 850nm wavelength and using parallel optics, this module provides efficient and cost-effective 40G communication up to 100 meters over OM3 and 150 meters over OM4, making it ideal for modern data centers, cloud computing environments, and enterprise network infrastructure.

As part of the Gigamon visibility and monitoring ecosystem, the Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 is optimized for lossless data delivery, interoperability, and energy efficiency. Whether used in inline or out-of-band visibility deployments, it ensures consistent packet delivery for network traffic analysis, security monitoring, and performance troubleshooting.

Key Features of Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 Transceiver

• Form Factor: QSFP+

• Data Rate: 40 Gbps (4 x 10G parallel lanes)

• Wavelength: 850nm

• Fiber Type: OM3/OM4 multimode fiber

• Reach: 100m on OM3 / 150m on OM4

• Connector Type: MPO/MTP (12-fiber)

• Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM): Supported

• Hot-Swappable: Yes

• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3ba, SFF-8436, RoHS

Optimized for Network Visibility Infrastructure

The Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 transceiver is engineered for use in Gigamon Visibility Fabric™ solutions, ensuring full packet fidelity during network analysis. Designed to handle high-bandwidth traffic in real-time, it supports lossless packet forwarding for visibility nodes, traffic brokers, and security appliances. Its integration into Gigamon’s architecture ensures seamless compatibility, enabling advanced features like inline bypass, SSL/TLS decryption, and deduplication.

Using the Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 in monitoring environments helps enterprises maintain 100% traffic visibility without performance degradation — an essential requirement for compliance, threat detection, and application-level monitoring.

Use Cases for Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4

• High-speed connectivity between Gigamon TAPs and traffic brokers

• Short-range switch-to-switch links in spine-leaf architectures

• Aggregating multiple 10G streams via breakout cables

• Visibility and packet capture for compliance monitoring

• Data mirroring for inline security tools like IDS/IPS and firewalls

These use cases reflect the module’s flexibility and efficiency in supporting the rapidly growing needs of modern networks.

Reliable and Energy Efficient Design

With a typical power consumption of less than 1.5W, the Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 Transceiver delivers excellent energy efficiency — especially valuable in dense environments with hundreds of ports. The compact QSFP+ format allows for high-density stacking of 40G ports, enabling more throughput per RU (rack unit).

Its hot-swappable capability allows administrators to upgrade or replace modules without impacting network uptime, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency.

Superior Quality with Gigamon Assurance

Gigamon optics undergo strict validation and testing to ensure 100% compatibility and stability with Gigamon hardware. This removes the guesswork and risk often associated with third-party transceivers. The Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 is manufactured using high-quality optical components and includes digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM) for real-time alerts on key parameters such as optical power, temperature, and voltage.

This proactive monitoring helps prevent link failures and contributes to the overall reliability and security of your network infrastructure.

Why Choose Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 Transceiver?

• Designed for Visibility: Ideal for lossless traffic inspection and packet capture.

• Proven Reliability: Tested and certified by Gigamon for consistent quality.

• Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with Gigamon appliances and third-party MSA-compliant hardware.

• Energy Savings: Low power draw for reduced heat and cooling requirements.

• Future Ready: Easily adaptable for breakout into 4x10G links using MPO fanout cables.

Whether you’re building a monitoring solution or scaling a high-performance network, the Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 transceiver is a future-ready investment.

Enterprise Benefits of Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, visibility is no longer optional — it’s a business-critical requirement. The Gigamon 40GBASE-SR4 transceiver enables non-disruptive, high-speed data mirroring that supports network forensics, application intelligence, and threat detection without compromising network performance. For IT teams, this translates into faster root-cause analysis, better decision-making, and improved end-user experience.

By choosing Gigamon optics, enterprises gain the confidence of a vendor-backed solution that integrates seamlessly into zero trust, hybrid cloud, and multi-vendor environments