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OPTICAL TRANSCEIVERS

Optical transceivers backed by complete optical network expertise, rigorous quality assurance, and 24/7 in-house support to ensure reliable performance for all your network needs.

Flexible optical transceiver modules for open networks

Smartoptics universal transceivers support open, best-of-breed networks by operating reliably across switches, routers and other network elements from multiple vendors. Our portfolio spans multiple speeds, protocols and form factors for storage, data, voice and video traffic across environments ranging from rack-to-rack connectivity and enterprise data center interconnect to metro and service provider transport networks.

Smartoptics develops and delivers the network elements that optical transceiver modules operate in, including open line systems and other Layer 1 transport solutions. This system-level expertise shapes how our transceivers are validated and deployed, helping ensure reliable performance across diverse optical environments.

Trusted performance proven at scale

20 YEARS

Supplying optical transceivers

~300,000

Transceivers delivered each year

30 000+

Variations across speeds and form factors

WORLDWIDE

Deployment across multiple network types

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Rigorously tested transceivers for reliable performance

At Smartoptics, we take quality seriously. As a trusted provider of industry-leading transceivers, we leave nothing to chance. The transceivers we bring to market undergo rigorous validation and testing to ensure they meet the highest specifications and deliver reliable, market-leading performance.

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meet compliance and procurement requirements

Non-China and Chinese-origin optical transceivers

Smartoptics offers non-China-origin and Chinese-origin optical transceivers, tested and qualified in our Scandinavian labs, to meet diverse compliance and performance requirements. With country-of-origin documentation and engineering verification, you can build reliable networks with reduced compliance risk and greater long-term flexibility.

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Expanding your network horizons

A trusted provider of industry-leading transceivers

Unmatched expertise in optical solutions

Developing and designing complete optical networking systems has given us deep insight into the role optics play across the full network stack. With this system-level perspective, we help ensure transceivers perform reliably across diverse optical environments.

Uncompromising quality assurance

Our transceivers undergo extensive testing to ensure flawless performance. With rigorous thermal, electrical, and optical checks, we guarantee reliability, minimizing the risk of costly on-site issues.

Streamlined logistics and tailored inventory

We maintain well-stocked and efficiently managed inventories of transceivers designed to meet customer expectations for fast and reliable deliveries.

Around-the-clock expert support

With in-house network support teams, we offer 24/7 support. Our engineers’ deep expertise ensures fast and effective issue resolution.

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400G & 800G transceivers

QSFP-DD TRANSCEIVERS for 400G and 800G

Smartoptics QSFP-DD transceivers provide cost-efficient 400G and 800G optical networking

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100G PLUGGABLE MODULES

100G QSFP28 transceivers

QSFP28 transceivers for cost-efficient high-speed networks

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32G Fibre Channel (FC) and 25G Ethernet

Exclusively approved SFP28 Transceivers

SFP28 modules for scaling 25G Ethernet and for mission-critical 32G FC approved by Brocade and Cisco

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400G and 800G optical networking

400G and 800G OSFP TRANSCEIVERS

Smartoptics OSFP transceivers provide high-performance solutions for both 400G and 800G optical networking

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40G Ethernet solutions

40G QSFP+ TRANSCEIVERS

QSFP+ is a cost-efficient solution for 40G Ethernet that is popular for breakout to maximize fiber utilization

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ETHERNET, 1/2/4G FIBRE CHANNEL, MULTIRATE PLUGGABLE MODULES

SFP MODULES FOR ETHERNET, FC AND MORE

Smartoptics SFP modules are designed for running various optical data communications such as 1/2G FC, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet

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1G to 16G PLUGGABLE MODULES

1G to 16G FC & 10G Ethernet SFP+ transceivers

Smartoptics multiprotocol SFP+ transceivers support Fibre Channel speeds up to 16G and 10G Ethernet for storage, enterprise and mobile networks

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10 Gigabit Small Form-factor Pluggable

XFP modules for high-speed optical transport

High-performance XFP modules for 10G FC & Ethernet and legacy telecom standards optimized for long-range connectivity

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All datasheets

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Get the transceiver selection guide

Learn how to choose optics that maximize fiber capacity, maintain interoperability across platforms and support scalable network growth.

Guide

The essential transceiver selection guide

Choosing the wrong transceiver can lead to network bottlenecks, higher costs and limited scalability as capacity demands grow. Learn how to evaluate optics options with confidence and align transceiver choices with your infrastructure, performance requirements and long-term capacity plans.

Explore the key technical and operational factors that influence transceiver selection through clear explanations and illustrative scenarios across a range of use cases. A form factor comparison table helps match optics to your infrastructure and requirements, while a checklist helps identify common pitfalls that can lead to costly overhauls.

Expand fiber capacity with DWDM multiplexing, simplify your architecture with pluggable, compact transceivers and scale efficiently with aggregation, breakout and future-ready form factors across metro networks, data center interconnects and peering environments.

Why smartoptics

Expand your network horizons

At Smartoptics, we believe strongly in an open approach, smart design principles, ambitious customer service and sustainable solutions.

Open

Committed to open solutions with no lock-in using latest open standards and an open culture of honesty.

Smart

Innovating smart design principles for plug-and-play, future-proof and scalable networking solutions.

Ambitious

Going the extra mile with in-house expert support and strong focus on customer satisfaction (NPS 82).

Sustainable

Doing our part with long product lifecycles, small footprints and energy efficiency optimizations.