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sfp+ s3300 to server
is it possible t ouplink the switch to the server via sfp+ and fibre directly from the switch??
If compatibility (read: vendor ID) is enforced, this is a thing you have to ensure between the server/SFP+ network interface, or even the network interface card and the server. Consult with Dell for the requirements or the "generic" network equipment, for compatibility with the network card itself, for the SFP+ side makers/suppliers which can offer SFP+ modules programmed accordingly.
Be aware that there are some servers require special OEM versions of NIC cards which might look similar, even have the same PCIe slot size. And there are cards in the free market witch are special OEM versions for one or the other server brand (and model) - this could be a special config for the PCI lanes, this could be a special programmed vendor ID again.
thank you ... that sounds logical, but we also think that our dell server doesnt like our interl based sfp+ module, and in its drivers section it say unidentifed nics controller... so I am kind of hopeful that by getting 2 new compatible sfp+ transceivers it will all get resolved quite quickly!!!
Unless I am very wrong?
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If compatibility (read: vendor ID) is enforced, this is a thing you have to ensure between the server/SFP+ network interface, or even the network interface card and the server. Consult with Dell for the requirements or the "generic" network equipment, for compatibility with the network card itself, for the SFP+ side makers/suppliers which can offer SFP+ modules programmed accordingly.
Be aware that there are some servers require special OEM versions of NIC cards which might look similar, even have the same PCIe slot size. And there are cards in the free market witch are special OEM versions for one or the other server brand (and model) - this could be a special config for the PCI lanes, this could be a special programmed vendor ID again.
it all makes sense.
I have already asked dell to provide us with 2 compatible trasceivers, for the server card...
our switches have been stacked for years with sfp+ trasceivers AFL SFP+-31-10GE-10-C-D, sfp+ 10Gbase-LP 1310nm
I can only assume that if we get our dell fitted with recommended SFP+ modules, then switches should be able to retain old SFP+ parts?
If the NIC came with the Dell server, the "right" SPF+ modules must be in place.
All you have to ensure that the right lasers and wavelength are used on both ends of the fiber link.
With the exception of the big Managed Switch class, Netgear does not enforce using Netgear vendor coded SFP/SFP+ modules on the Smart Managed Plus and Smart Managed Pro switches - here things are much easier.
forgive my naivity, but sfp+ is not my specialty, nor strength... are you referring to 1310nm?, so I must ask dell to match ours, e.g. instead of providing us with 850nm?
am I correct? ot totally wrong?
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