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Vohid
Dec 20, 2016Aspirant
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 c...
- Dec 20, 2016
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
DaneA
Dec 20, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
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
- VohidDec 21, 2016Aspirant
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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