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Aspirant

Jan 09, 2017

AXC763 SFP+ DAC CABLE with Intel X710

Is there any known compatibly issue with the AXC763 SFP+ DAC CABLE and the Intel X710 Converged Adapter? I can't seem to get a link with this. I'm using a M4300-12X12F but have also tried directly co...

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LaurentMa

NETGEAR Expert

Jan 09, 2017

Hi jg1

No there's no known compatibility issue with Intel® adapters.

I would advise to run latest 12.0.2.9 software on your M4300-12X12F, since we fixed some DAC issues with that release.

Can you upgrade your 12X12F first thing following the release note indications?

On a separate note, Intel® NICs usually require Intel SFP and SFP+ modules, they are locked or very picky like most servers / storage are (requiring same brand DACs).

That's the reason why we strive to support Third-Party DAC cables, as long as they are MSA standard. Another option could be, try the Intel® Ethernet SFP Twinaxial Cable 3 meters XDACBL3M and let us know how it goes with 12.0.2.9 latest software.

Regards,

jg1
Aspirant
Jan 09, 2017
I'll get the firmware updated on the switches.

According to Intel the card should "support direct attach cables that comply with SFF-8431 v4.1 and SFF-8472 v10.4 specifications"

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products/000006754.html

Thanks for the reply.
- Retired_Member
  Jan 09, 2017
  Hi jg1,
  
  Welcome to Netgear Community!
  
  I tried in my local environment. It's ok. I Connect M4300-12X12F to PC(Inter X710) with AXC 763 DAC Cable.
  
  So I suggest you can update your Inter X710 adapter dirver and try again.
  
  Below is the detailed information:
  
  1. Switch fiber port info:
  
  2.Inter X710 info:
  
  Regards
  
  Ericz
  
  Netgear Employee
  - jg1
    Aspirant
    Jan 10, 2017
    I was able to update the firmware on the M4300-12X12F but it had no effect. I'll look to update the x710 firmware.