Price List for 800G Pluggable Optical Modules for Data Center Interconnection

800G optical modules for DCI range from $700 to $1,900 depending on form factor, reach, and vendor, with volume discounts available for large deployments. Pricing by Module Type and Form Factor800G OSFP-DR8 (short-reach, in-rack/cross-row): $1,100–$1,400 per module for orders of 1,000+ units, with third-party options often cheaper than OEMs (30–50% premium for OEMs). 800G QSFP-DD-DR8 (short-reach): $1,000–$1,300 per module for volume purchases.

800G OSFP-FR4 (longer reach, inter-row or campus links): $1,500–$1,900 per module. 800G LPO (Linear Pluggable Optics, no DSP): $700–$900, representing the lower-cost option for simpler deployments. Volume discounts are common: 10–20% for orders over 1,000 units and 20–30% for orders exceeding 5,000 units.

Early-generation modules can cost 40–60% more than mature products, and customizations such as special wavelengths or extended temperature ranges can add 15–30% to the base price.

Cost Considerations Beyond Acquisition

Power Consumption: OSFP modules typically consume 15–20W, QSFP-DD 15–18W, and LPO 8–12W. Annual electricity cost per module is approximately $15–$25 including cooling overhead (PUE 1. 3–1.

5). Maintenance and Support: Spare inventory (10–15% of modules), replacement for 2–5% annual failure rate, and vendor support contracts (8–12% of purchase price annually) contribute to ongoing costs. Monitoring and Management: DCIM software and telemetry storage add $6–18 per module per year.

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M vs Third-Party ModulesOEM modules (e.g., Cisco, Arista) command a 30–50% premium over third-party compatible modules, especially for long-reach coherent optics like LR4, ZR, and ZR+. Third-party modules can provide significant savings without compromising performance for standard DCI deployments.

Summary

For a typical data center interconnect deployment, the entry-level 800G modules (DR8 short-reach) cost around $1,000–$1,400, while longer-reach or more complex modules (FR4, coherent ZR+) can reach $1,500–$1,900 or higher. Volume purchases and third-party sourcing can reduce costs substantially, and operational expenses such as power, cooling, and support should be factored into the total cost of ownership. For specific quotes and availability, vendors like EPS Global, QSFPTEK, and Mouser provide detailed product listings and can tailor pricing to deployment scale and module specifications.