[c-nsp] SFPs (Third party) - ordered "standard" LH, but got "ZX"

[Nick Hilliard]

On 06/07/2015 09:50, CiscoNSP List wrote:
> As per title....ordered a bunch of our usual single mode SFP's. and they
> are badged as LH, but when inserted into router/switch, they report as
> ZX.....can I connect our LH to the new ZX ones (I dont have a
> router/switch handy to test), and have to ship them interstate.....but
> obviously dont want to if they are no compatible with our existing LH
> SFP's

they'll interoperate, yes.  Both transceiver types have wide-band
receivers.  Just be careful about tx/rx levels on each side: if your RX
levels are outside recommended parameters, you may end up damaging the
transceiver.

Nick