Transceiver sonnet SFP+ SR compatible M4300

Question

Hi, i want to know if this SFP+ Short-Range transceiver: Sonnet G10E-SFP-SR

https://www.sonnetstore.com/collections/network-adapters/products/sfpmodule-shortrange

is compatible with the Switch: Netgear M4300-12x12F

I would like to connect the sfp+ transceiver directly in 10GBase-X SFP+ ports of netgear switch

replacing AXM761

Does anyone knows if it is compatible and reliable?

some other better module?

thank u!

regards to community

LaurentMa · Answer

Hi&nbsp;zx10guy
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Thank you for your understanding, first:&nbsp;NETGEAR designs and tests its switch products for use with genuine NETGEAR Modules only. The use of third-party modules may result in reduced network performance and reliability, such as packet loss and connectivity issues. While&nbsp;the use of third-party Modules does not affect the NETGEAR switch's warranty, NETGEAR may not provide technical&nbsp;support for networking problems it determines are caused by&nbsp;third-party Modules only.&nbsp;
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Your question about locking: in general, there is no such locking mechanism&nbsp;embedded in NETGEAR switches' firmware to exclude the use of other vendor optics/DAC (Twinax) cabling. As a matter of fact, third-party modules must be MSA standard in order to be compatible with NETGEAR switches. There is only one exception: NETGEAR M6100 chassis switch comes with such locking mechanism for SFP+ fiber optics only (not DAC cables), and we publish the list of NETGEAR and third-party certified SFP+ transceivers&nbsp;in M6100 FAQ document on the Product page, under the Resources tab.
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Yes, please go ahead with your branded optics and DAC cables. As you say, there should be no issue with those.
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Regards,
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Acorn123 · Answer

i suggest you choose this one&nbsp;https://www.cozlink.com/fiber-optic-transceivers-c322-324/product-62843.htmlIt is cheaper a lot.Im sure it can be compatible with your switch:Netgear M4300-12X12F.&nbsp;Best regards,Acorn

LaurentMa · Answer

Hi dgonsi&nbsp;and&nbsp;Acorn123
&nbsp;
 In our&nbsp;M4300 documentation,&nbsp;we&nbsp;specify NETGEAR-only modules. Why? Because NETGEAR designs and tests its switch products for use with genuine NETGEAR Modules only. The use of third-party modules may result in reduced network performance and reliability, such as packet loss and connectivity issues. While&nbsp;the use of third-party Modules does not affect the NETGEAR switch's warranty, NETGEAR may not provide technical&nbsp;support for networking problems it determines are caused by&nbsp;third-party Modules only. In your situation,&nbsp;cheap modules on the internet don't inspire me. I trust&nbsp;reliability is&nbsp;most important to me, perfect interop, seamless support by NETGEAR, etc.&nbsp;
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To answer your question, we strive to offer maximum compatibility with standard based, high quality third-party modules, when it's possible. We don't claim universal support.&nbsp;I'd personnally be careful with lowest cost 10G optics.
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Acorn123, would you let us know which&nbsp;NETGEAR 10G switch you are using?
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Regards,

zx10guy · Answer

I'm resurrecting this thread about optics. I would also like to know if Netgear has a vendor lockout embedded in their firmware to exclude the use of other vendor optics/DAC (Twinax) cabling. I understand the discussion about having validated optics which are specfic to the manufacturer of the switch. But I have quite a few quality Dell Networking optics, some Cisco optics, and a large quantity of Dell Networking/Cisco DAC cabling. I highly doubt media from these companies won't pass a QA check with Netgear. I will take my chances with support if it comes down to a layer 1 issue.

Please let me know if there is a transceiver lockout or if there is a command I can issue which bypasses it such as what Cisco has with their NX-OS.

Thank you.

zx10guy · Answer

Thank you for your reply and the link to the FAQ. &nbsp;It's interesting only HP branded third party optics have been validated. &nbsp;I be getting the 8x8 port M4300 today and will test the optics and cables I have soon. &nbsp;I'll report back both postive and negative about what I find out.

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