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QSFP+ module compatibility

DieselWeasel
By DieselWeasel
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Hey,

 

I know that you can't mix a MMF module with SMF cables, or SMF module with MMF cables, but I haven't found any articles on QSPF+ ports being only compatible with one type of module. Are they always interchangeable? 

 

I want to connect two Mikrotik's CRS326-24S+2Q+RM in two different rooms. DAC cables are not an option. 

 

On Mikrotik's website they only have a MMF module with a MTP/MPO connector (Q+85MP01D) and it is the only module on the compatibility list for this switch.

 

Will a SMF module work with it? What are some cheap options to connect these two switches? It might acually be cheaper to connect 4 sfp+ ports and bond them...

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SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ are all compatible regardless of mode of the module. There are even adapters to turn a QSFP+ port into a SFP(+) port.

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2 hours ago, Lurick said:

SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ are all compatible regardless of mode of the module. There are even adapters to turn a QSFP+ port into a SFP(+) port.

Thank you, yes I saw the adapters while I was browsing for different modules. We are already using SFP+ to RJ45 adapter for our 10Gbs network for the office.

CPU: 2x Xeon E5 2670 Motherboard: ASRock EP2C602-4L/D16,  RAM: 64GB of 1333 MHz mermory from Samsung (ECC),  GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1070,  Case: NZXT Switch 810, Storage: Samsug EVO 250GB and 500GB, 3x3 TB and 1x1TB  HDD  PSU: Corsair RM 850,  Mouse: Logitech MX Master 2s,  Headset: Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO black edition (80 ohm), OS: UnRaid with two VMs and Plex 
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