X450e 10- Gigabit Ethernet

[Andrew_Schulz]

I'm looking to add a new SAN to my network and the SAN has 10gbe interfaces. Can I use the dual 10- Gigabit Ethernet ports on the x450e for this purpose? Or are these only used for redundant uplinks?

Also, if I can use these ports for my purposes, what copper SFP is recommended?

Thanks.

[Stephane_Grosj1]

Hi,

Yes, you can use the 10G port just like any port.

I believe there was a 10GBase-T VIM for the x450e, but if you don't have one then that's going to be problematic.

We are starting to find Copper SFP+ on the market, but they do not follow MSA Type II recommendations, especially in regards to power (2.5W or even more instead of 1.5W). I have no idea if it would work on this platform.

The best way would be to find a 10GBase-T VIM for x450e. Of course, you can also consider moving to a X460G2 with a copper 10G VIM.