Typical 400G QSFP-DD modules consume 12W maximum power, delivering approximately 33 Gb/s per watt, compared to 100G QSFP28 modules at 25 Gb/s per watt. The deployment of QSFP-DD technology is transforming network architectures across multiple sectors. SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) optical modules are compact, hot-pluggable transceivers that enable network equipment to connect seamlessly to fiber and copper links. These modules, including SFP, SFP+, and SFP28, are widely used in enterprise networks, data centers, and carrier-grade deployments. QSFP-DD is an advanced hot-pluggable optical transceiver form factor that doubles the bandwidth density of traditional QSFP28 modules by implementing a double-density design with eight electrical lanes instead of four. Operating at the physical layer of the OSI model, optical modules are core devices in optical. If we know how many watts are required, we can determine how much power is required at each transceiver port in the switch to ensure the transceiver functions properly. This is generally not an issue with SFP and SFP+ transceivers as most switches supply more than adequate electrical power for them. In March 2024, a procurement team at a Midwest colocation facility placed an order for 400 QSFP56 optical modules.