This Mellanox MC2210511-LR4 delivers Transceiver functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include capacity of 40 GB, data rate of 40 Gb/s, network speed of 40 GbE, wavelength of 1310 nm, range of 10 km, features of QSFP. Workload fit covers VMware NSX overlay networking, Kubernetes pod-to-pod east-west bandwidth, Storage Replica replication, and high-throughput backup network paths between ToR switches and backup targets. Pro Disk Network maintains the MC2210511-LR4 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The MC2210511-LR4 is a Mellanox transceiver component with capacity 40 GB, data rate 40 Gb/s, network speed 40 GbE. Pro Disk Network sells the MC2210511-LR4 for $4,899.92 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the MC2210511-LR4 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every MC2210511-LR4 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the MC2210511-LR4 ship?
If in stock, the MC2210511-LR4 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The MC2210511-LR4 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the MC2210511-LR4?
The MC2210511-LR4 is a Mellanox network interface module with capacity 40 GB and data rate 40 Gb/s, manufactured by Mellanox. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of MC2210511-LR4
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Third-party optic — some firmware revs require "service unsupported transceiver-type"
Bulk DAC orders may ship LTL on >100-pc reels
Confirm transceiver coding before mixing vendors in the same chassis
Frequently Asked Questions about MC2210511-LR4
Is the MC2210511-LR4 a genuine Mellanox part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every MC2210511-LR4 as factory-original Mellanox inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Mellanox servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the MC2210511-LR4 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every MC2210511-LR4 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the MC2210511-LR4 ship?
If in stock, the MC2210511-LR4 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the MC2210511-LR4?
New MC2210511-LR4 units carry the full Mellanox manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the MC2210511-LR4?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The MC2210511-LR4 is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the MC2210511-LR4 carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the MC2210511-LR4 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.