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vortexqc
Aug 11, 2019Aspirant
need to connect GSM7248V2 and a GS728TPP switch with a SFP CABLE
what product number should i ordered to NETGEAR to connect those 2 switch with a SFP or SFP+ Cable to link them up i need those 24 port on the GS728TPP for ip phone so i must use a fiber cable to...
schumaku
Aug 13, 2019Guru - Experienced User
LaurentMa wrote:No, a 10G SFP+ DAC cable will NOT work when inserted into an 1G SFP port, it won't be recognized and there is no way to establish a link at 1Gbps using it.
Edit: Ignore m previous text, of course you are correct!
LaurentMa wrote:I would rather insert a 1000BASE-T RJ45 SFP transceiver such as our AGM734 in both switches' SFP port, and use CAT5E or better cable between the two.
Yes, for the 1G range the AGM734 are an affordable alternative to short range Multimode fiber modules, indeed.
LaurentMa
Aug 13, 2019NETGEAR Expert
Hello, my response is valid for any switch equipped with 1G SFP ports - the 10G SFP+ modules (fiber transceivers) or DAC (cables) can't be recognized by the 1000BASE-X SFP PHY or port, no link possible.
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