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SEBrian
Mar 26, 2021Follower
Connecting a MX510TXPP to GS710TUP with SFP+ Cable
I have a MX510TXPP managed switch, and a GS710TUP managed switch. I wanted to connect them with an SFP+ cable, so I purchased a 1m Direct Attach SFP+ Cable (AXC761-10000S). I connected the two unit...
schumaku
Mar 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
The SFP+ DAC can only be used to connect two SFP+ ports - 10G only. Different from copper, neither SFP/SFP+ ports nor fiber modules know anything like link speed negotiation.
The only option you have is looking for two lower cost 1G fiber modules, and a matching dual fiber cable with SC/PC connectors. Most SFP+ slots can accept SFP/1G modules for a 1G link.
Multi mode fiber pair (OM3/OM4 50/125µm or legacy OM1 62,5/125µm) w. SC/PC connectors and two AGM731F SFP-Transceiver 1000BASE-SX or compatible.
Single mode fiber pair (9/125µm) w. SC/PC connectors, and two AGM731F SFP-Transceiver 1000BASE-SX or compatible.
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