Arista OSFP-400G-LR8 | 400GBASE-LR8 OSFP Transceiver, 10km, Duplex SMF, LC

Q: What reach does the OSFP-400G-LR8 support?
A: The OSFP-400G-LR8 supports transmission distances of up to 10km over duplex single-mode fibre (SMF) using a duplex LC connector, making it suitable for inter-building and campus-scale data centre interconnects.

Q: What form factor and modulation does this transceiver use?
A: It uses the OSFP (Octal Small Form-factor Pluggable) form factor with PAM4 modulation across 8 optical lanes, each running at 50Gbps, for a total aggregate data rate of 400Gbps.

Q: Is this transceiver compatible with Arista switches?
A: Yes. The OSFP-400G-LR8 is designed for full integration with Arista EOS and CloudVision, offering plug-and-play operation with Arista platforms that support OSFP 400G ports.

Q: What type of fibre cable is required?
A: This transceiver requires duplex single-mode fibre (SMF) with duplex LC connectors on both ends. It is not compatible with multimode fibre.

Q: What warranty is included with the OSFP-400G-LR8?
A: It includes a 1-year limited hardware warranty covering parts, repair, or replacement with a 10 business day turnaround. Optional Next Business Day and 4-Hour Advance Hardware Replacement support is also available.

Q: Can I purchase the Arista OSFP-400G-LR8 in Australia?
A: Yes. iptrading.com.au stocks Arista transceivers and ships Australia-wide. As an Australian-owned and operated IT hardware reseller since 2001, IP Trading provides local procurement, invoicing, and support for B2B customers.