QSFP Transceiver is a combination of transmitter and receiver A QSFP Transceiver is a combination of transmitter and receiver for the transfer of optical signals. The QSFP Transceiver uses an electronic to optical converter to translate the signals within the QSFP Transceiver.
QSFP Transceivers can be used in various hardware systems, e.g. in switches, servers, HBA's, etc. QSFP Transceivers usually have an LC duplex connector. Furthermore, QSFP Transceivers are hot pluggable and thus can be used or removed during operation.