[c-nsp] SFP & GBIC module compatibility

[Brad Henshaw]

This depends on the equipment. A lot of the more recent Cisco gear
(especially the fixed config L3 switches) only work with Cisco GBICs
which contain an EEPROM & security code. It depends on the specific
piece of kit.

Regards,
Brad


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[mailto:cisco-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Perry, Andrew
Sent: Wednesday, 20 December 2006 12:29 PM
To: Pak Tong Poy; cisco-nsp at puck.nether.net
Subject: Re: [c-nsp] SFP & GBIC module compatibility

we have found that Cicso SFP's must be used in Cisco's and Juniper's in
Juniper's. they will not work in each other at all. I have personaly
found this to be true. I have not tried either in any other vendors
equipment yet.
 
Thanks,
 
Andy Perry
Staff Security Engineer
GCIA - GCIH
Qwest Communications
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From: cisco-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net on behalf of Pak Tong Poy
Sent: Tue 12/19/2006 6:59 PM
To: cisco-nsp at puck.nether.net
Subject: [c-nsp] SFP & GBIC module compatibility



Hi list,

>From my understandings, SFP or GBIC are of open standard. And the 
>standard
modules should work with any router. Is it a marketing ploy that some
vendors (say Cisco reseller) say that we must buy the modules from them
in order have 100% compatibility?

My experience is limited with a few modules that I found to work
cross-platforms without any issues. Would like to know your experiences.

many thanks & best regards,

vireak
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