topic RE: Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ? in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ?

Rachid_DHOU — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:47:00 GMT

i have some Summit switches, and we wan to use SFPs LX of other vendors Cisco or Juniper.
Can summit switches support other SFPs vendors ?

RE: Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ?

davidj_cogliane — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:52:00 GMT

We often use third party SFP+s.

I would caution you that some vendors do produce inferior optics that do not meet specs.

When using good quality optics our only issue has been with a particular version of 21.x.x.x on a X620 in which case a code upgrade was required to see the ddmi information.

Be careful, and remember cheaper isn't always better.

RE: Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ?

Paul_Russo — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:59:00 GMT

Hello Rachid

Yes you can as Extreme doesn't not license our optics or lock them down. However one thing to note is that you take all of the risk. Although you can use the optics in the switches it does not mean we support them.

If you use a third party optic and have issues on that line you will need to move to a supported optic before opening up a case.

As David said above if the optic doesn't come from Extreme we can not verify they meet our specs.

P

RE: Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ?

Drew_C — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:59:00 GMT

Here's some additional information:
Customer Use of Third-Party Optics
Are 3rd party SFP+ optical transceivers compatible with Extreme Networks switches?

RE: Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ?

Rachid_DHOU — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:59:00 GMT

Thank you Paul ! yes it s more clear now.

RE: Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ?

Rachid_DHOU — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:59:00 GMT

Thanks You Drew !

RE: Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ?

Rachid_DHOU — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:00:00 GMT

Thanks David for your feedback,

Yes you are right !!

RE: Are other SFPs vendors can be used with Summit switches ?

Drew_C — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:14:00 GMT

I believe it's safe for me to mark this one as "Answered" now 🙂