
A Transformative Coherent Pluggable Solution
ICE-X 400G XR is a high-performance, intelligent, and fully programmable pluggable solution capable of supporting both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions. ICE-X 400G XR uniquely enables dynamic bandwidth allocation from 25 Gb/s to 400 Gb/s connectivity. It operates over single fibers and fiber pairs. ICE-X 400G XR is available in both QSFP-DD and CFP2 form factors. With integrated system level functionality, ICE-X enables seamless integration, simplified management and unparalleled flexibility.






Integrated System Level Functionality
- Dual management options including integrated and host independent management as per Open XR Forum specifications
- Remote diagnostics and trouble shooting
- Streaming telemetry
- Remote loopback
- Spectrum analysis
- Inflight encryption
Proven Industry-leading Performance
- Press Release: Arelion and Infinera Set New Benchmark for 400G ZR+ Deployments in Live Network Field Trial
- Press Release: Infinera and Corning Achieve World-record 400G Transmission Across 2,400 Kilometers with Infinera’s ICE-X QSFP-DD Coherent Pluggable
Features
- Support for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint configurations
- Remote and dynamic capacity allocation from 25 Gb/s to 400 Gb/s
- Optimized efficiency over the greatest number of applications with the industry’s highest level of programmability
- Support for fiber pairs and single-fiber working
- Tuneable over the full C-band
- QSFP-DD form factor is compliant with QSFP-DD MSA
- CFP2 form factor is compliant with CFP2 MSA
Applications
- Metro aggregation
- Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint data center interconnect
- High speed PON overlay
- DSL/PON backhaul
- Cable fiber deep
- Mobile/5G xHaul
Benefits
- Significant reduction in TCO: power, footprint, number of aggregation sitesÂ
- Simplified operations with host-independent managementÂ
- Network simplificationÂ
- Faster time to revenue and an enhanced customer experience through dynamic capacity allocationÂ
- New revenue-generating services
Specifications
Parameter | QSFP-DD | CFP2 |
Output Power | 0 dBm | 0 dBm |
Modulation Format | QPSK, 8QAM, 16QAM | QPSK, 8QAM, 16QAM |
Symbol Rate | Min: 4 Gbaud Max: 64 Gbaud | Min: 4 Gbaud Max: 64 Gbaud |
Operating Temperature (C-temp) | Short term: (<96 hrs): -5°C to 75°C Long term: 0°C to 70°C | Short term: (<96 hrs): -5°C to 75°C Long term: 0°C to 70°C |
Maximum Reach | 1,500 km | 1,500 km |
Related Resources

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