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Cable test for SFP+ optical modules
Hi All,
We have two XS708e installed in our collocation provider rack. We have installed into 8th port of the switches AXM761 SFP+ modules and connected them to storage with Cable Matters LC-LC cable. Actually we are not able to use the storage and I think the problem is in the cable or the switch.
We tried to check the cable connectivity with Prosafe utility. It is showing that there is no cable on that port. But the the port shown itself in UP state.
The question is:
Is Prosafe utility's cable test actually intended to be used with SFP+ modules and optical cables?
Here are the screenshots.
Hi Vohid,
I believe the Cable Tester on the ProSAFE Plus Utility is used for ethernet cables not for SFP+ cables.
Refer on the image below. Kindly try to connect the SFP+ module on the port on the XS708E where the arrow is pointed to then check if there is a connection between your two XS708E.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
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Hi Vohid,
I believe the Cable Tester on the ProSAFE Plus Utility is used for ethernet cables not for SFP+ cables.
Refer on the image below. Kindly try to connect the SFP+ module on the port on the XS708E where the arrow is pointed to then check if there is a connection between your two XS708E.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
Hi DaneA,
Thanks for the answer. We have found out that optical cables are in good state by your method. Yes cable test in ProSAFE Plus Utility is used only for ethernet cables.
Best Regards,
Vohid Azimov
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