Can I Plug a 100G QSFP Module into a QSFP-DD Port?

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Yes. A QSFP (40G or 100G) module can also be inserted into a QSFP-DD port (without a mechanical adapter). When using a QSFP module in an QSFP-DD port, the QSFP-DD port must be configured for a data rate of 100G (or 40G), instead of 400G.

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