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ger24
Aug 26, 2020Tutor
XS716T compatible modules and cables for SFP+ port?
Hi all, does anyone know that 1.is it doable to use SFP cable(not SFP+) on XS716T's SFP+ port and which brand/type of SFP cable is compatible? 2. is it compatible to use RJ45-to-SFP+ module on XS7...
- Aug 27, 2020
You can use SFP 1G modules in the SFP+ slot to establish a 1G link to a device with a 1G SFP slot, e.g. fiber or 1000BASE-T. What does not work are SFP+ DAC cables for such a set-up.
schumaku
Aug 26, 2020Guru - Experienced User
ger24 wrote:1.is it doable to use SFP cable(not SFP+) on XS716T's SFP+ port and which brand/type of SFP cable is compatible?
DAC (short passive ones, longer active ones) only exist for SFP+. These typically don't work for SFP to SFP connections, and can't be used to connect a SFP to an SFP+ device.
ger24 wrote:2. is it compatible to use RJ45-to-SFP+ module on XS716T's SFP+ port?(i would like to link CAT6A cable of 10Gb speed to this switch's SFP+ port)
Look for Netgear AXM765-SFP+ Transceiver 10GBASE-T, Model: AXM765 - comptibles at your own risk.
ger24 wrote:3. is there any suggested SFP+ cables which offer great compatibility for XS716T?
As Netgear does not check module vendor IDs et all - you can buy from the free market. Potential compatibility issues (new, later, ...) can happen. Passive (shorter) SFP+ DAC cables should not be cumbersome.
Disclaimer: Can't and won't promise anything - we are on our own 8-)
- ger24Aug 27, 2020Tutor
hello schumaku, thanks for providing answer!
i would like to clarify my first question that,
will the connection work in 1G speed if plugging SFP module to the XS716T's SFP+ port to link to other equipement's(such as NETGEAR switches) SFP port?
(I guess the SFP+ port allow to use SFP module with 1G speed to transmit data.)
- schumakuAug 27, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You can use SFP 1G modules in the SFP+ slot to establish a 1G link to a device with a 1G SFP slot, e.g. fiber or 1000BASE-T. What does not work are SFP+ DAC cables for such a set-up.
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