If I break the seal on the server's case, I void the warranty. I have never worked with 10GbE before and never thought of adding it to the lab but that UBNT 10G switch looked affordable considering the cost of other 10G managed switches.
Webster From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael B. Smith Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 9:27 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] 10GBASE-T to SFP+ I’m not a hardware dude, but couldn’t you get a fiber NIC for your server? Something like this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833114123 From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Webster Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 9:43 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] 10GBASE-T to SFP+ With those prices, I will have to rethink the switch I plan to use!!! Webster From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jack Kramer Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 8:21 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] 10GBASE-T to SFP+ It used to be that 10GBASE-T was outside of the SFP+ power envelope but there’s a couple of SFP+ modules with 10GBASE-T media now—they work by “modifying” the 10GBASE-T spec to reduce its power usage. The downside is reduced cable length support and what I assume is an absolute ton of heat output. https://www.cablesandkits.com/cisco-compatible-10gbase-t-sfp-module-rj45-connector-sfp-10g-t-p-10265.html<https://www.cablesandkits.com/cisco-compatible-10gbase-t-sfp-module-rj45-connector-sfp-10g-t-p-10265.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=10265&ne_ppc_id=2221&ne_kw=10265&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwqXMBRCDARIsAD-AQ2h38iIq21O-aAHRwTZnz38BC96Yyu6SaV-QYBZUHYm8RqjsXnIHXHMaAnO4EALw_wcB> http://www.prolabs.com/products/optical-transceivers/cisco/SFP_Plus/SFP-10G-T-C/ https://www.serversupply.com/products/part_search/pid_lookup.asp?pid=264498 I would be somewhat concerned about running a bunch of those in my switch but one or two would probably be fine. You could also look for a standalone media converter that takes SFP+ on one end and delivers 10GBASE-T on the other side—probably the more expensive but safer solution since it’s full power and dumping its heat somewhere that’s not directly into your switch. ---- Jack Kramer, Senior Consultant Small Type Computing--www.smalltype.net<http://www.smalltype.net> W: 855-765-8973 x101 / C: 248-635-4955 On Aug 8, 2017, at 8:55 AM, Webster <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I have a SuperMicro server with dual 10GBASE-T ports. I am looking at a Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 16 XG. I know that switch has four 10GBASE-T ports but I plan on using those for my NAS that has 10GBASE-T ports. Is it possible to connect the server's 10GBASE-T ports to an SFP+ port with a specific cable and connectors? If so, any recommendations on what to use? Thanks Carl Webster Citrix Technology Professional | iGel Tech Community Insider | Parallels VIPP http://www.CarlWebster.com<http://t.sidekickopen01.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XYgdV8QRW2zWLDn4XrdjzW7fK3rs56dwxZf67wwsR02?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carlwebster.com%2F&si=6012126861197312&pi=4311b7b1-332d-4242-8585-36954b184dc7> The Accidental Citrix Admin
