topic Re: Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP in ICX Switches

Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP

jake_dotson — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:14:20 GMT

Can I run a 1G connection through a 10GE LR SFP or do I need to replace it with a 1G SFP connector?

Re: Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP

netwizz — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:30:28 GMT

No, the SFP can run at only one speed.

You will need to match the media-type and speed. Presumably for single-mode 1G you need a 1000BASE-LX SFP.

My guess would be this part number: E1MG-LX

That said there are also LH modules, so you need to know the transceiver type on the other end.

Re: Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP

william_hadley_ — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:42:31 GMT

Please be careful of LR (long range). Match the type on each end.

Re: Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP

jake_dotson — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:51:09 GMT

Thank you for the information, have a good day.

Re: Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP

david_chavarria — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:00:21 GMT

Hello Jake.

The SFP model you have only works with 10G speed, so you will need another SFP which supports 1000 speed 1000BASE-LX SFP is a good suggestion.

Regards.

Re: Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP

chris_hill_4zpl — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:40:28 GMT

Sorry to wreck this train but I have used LRs configured temporarily at 1G speed while we wait for the distant end to be upgraded and capable of 10g:

SSH@0XXX-RTR-G1#sh media | inc 1/2/2
Port 1/2/2: Type : 10GE LR 10km ((SFP+))
SSH@0XXX-RTR-G1#sh int br | inc 1/2/2
1/2/2 Up Forward Full 1G None No 1 0 609c.9fb4.8ab8

Re: Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP

jake_dotson — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:47:33 GMT

Thanks for the reply Chill. Funny you would say that as I got off of the phone not to long ago with the manufacturer that told me the same thing. Thanks for supplying the config to go with your comment.

Re: Correct SFP+ connector for link to ISP

chris_hill_4zpl — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:03:31 GMT

Absolutely - full disclosure though, you will likely be told that it's not supported