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Compatibility

Cisco Compatible Optics

Approved Photon Optics compatibility mappings for Cisco networking platforms. Search OEM part numbers, review the verification source and identify the mapped Photon Optics SKU.

Compatibility evidence you can check

Only approved records with a recorded verification source are published here. Compatibility should always be checked against the exact host platform, port, software requirements and link architecture before ordering.

OEM Part NumberPlatformPhoton Optics SKUVerification
QSFP-400G-SR4-SNexus 9300/9800; Catalyst 9500/9600PO-QDD-400M485-1HCMPhoton testedView product
QSFP-400G-BXD-SNexus 9300/9800PO-QDD-400BD89-1HCMPhoton testedView product
QSFP-400G-PSM-SNexus 9300/9800PO-QDD-400S431-10CMPhoton testedView product
QSFP-400G-ER4L-SNexus 9300/9800; NCS 5700PO-QDD-400L431-30CLPhoton testedView product
QSFP-400G-ER8-SNexus 9300/9800; NCS 5700PO-QDD-400L831-40CLPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-SR8-SNexus 9800; Cisco 8800PO-QDD-800M885-1HCMPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-DR8-SNexus 9800; Cisco 8800PO-QDD-800S831-5HCMPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-DR8D-SNexus 9800PO-QDD-800S831-5HCXPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-2FR4-SNexus 9800; Cisco 8800PO-QDD-8002C31-02CXPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-2FR4C-SNexus 9800PO-QDD-8002C31-02CCPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-FR8-SNexus 9800; Cisco 8800PO-QDD-800L831-02CLPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-2LR4-SNexus 9800; Cisco 8800PO-QDD-8002C31-10CXPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-2LR4C-SNexus 9800PO-QDD-8002C31-10CCPhoton testedView product
QSFP-800G-DR-SNexus 9800PO-QDD-800S831-02CMPhoton testedView product
QSFP-200G-SR4-SNexus 9300; Catalyst 9500PO-QDD-2002M85-1HCMPhoton testedView product
QSFP-200G-ER4-SNexus 9300/9800; NCS 5700PO-QDD-200L431-40CLPhoton testedView product

“Cisco Compatible” identifies Photon Optics products configured or mapped for the named platform. Photon Optics compatible products are not manufactured, authorised or endorsed by Cisco unless explicitly stated.

Cisco compatibility FAQs

What does Cisco Compatible mean?

It means the Photon Optics product has a published compatibility mapping for the named Cisco part or platform. It does not mean the product is manufactured, authorised or endorsed by Cisco.

How is compatibility verified?

The public records on this page are limited to approved mappings with a recorded verification source. The verification method is shown for each mapping.

Can you check a part number that is not listed?

Yes. Send Photon Optics the OEM part number and target platform and the technical team can review the requirement before quotation.

What is the typical lead time?

Photon Optics products are manufactured to order. Typical manufacturing and delivery lead time is 2–3 weeks.

Can't find your Cisco part?

Send us the OEM part number, platform and quantity and we'll review the requirement.

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