Interoperability of optical ports on switches from different manufacturers
Q: Can two optical modules from different brands/suppliers be connected to each other? A: If the wavelength, speed, and fiber type of the module are the same and operate normally on the original switch, two different brands of optical modules can be interconnected. In a fiber link, the data is transmitted from one end to another, and fiber transceivers are. Matching SFP modules with switches or media converters is a critical step in building a reliable fiber-optic network. The following figure shows the optical modules supported by the S5720-12TP-LI-AC.
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