Supported Optical Devices
Use optical devices to achieve high-bit-rate communications and long transmission distances. The
following section describes the supported optical devices on the switches.
Important:
We recommend that you use SFP and SFP+ transceivers as they undergo extensive
qualification and testing. Extreme Networks will not be responsible for issues related to third
party transceivers.
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceivers
SFPs are hot-swappable input and output enhancement components designed to allow gigabit
Ethernet ports to link with other gigabit Ethernet ports over various media types.
You can use various SFP (1 Gbps) and SFP+ (10 Gbps) to attain different line rates and reaches.
The following table describes the SFPs including the reach provided by various SFPs.
This table is informational only—not all Ethernet switching and routing products support all the SFPs
listed here.
For more information about transceiver use and designation, see
Transceivers Installation Guide
Important:
The attainable cable length can vary depending on the quality of the fiber-optic cable used.
Connecting a Transceiver to the Switch or Stack
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