Convert SFP+ to RJ-45 adapters for connectivity.
Convert SFP+ to RJ-45 adapters for connectivity.
I bought a 24-port SFP switch from 3com off ebay, but I suspect the RJ-45 Ethernet ports are turned off by default. To activate them, I’d need to remotely access the device, which requires connecting a computer. I don’t have any SFP cables or network cards available. Would it be possible to use an adapter with a regular Ethernet NIC instead?
Really! That's great news—I was worried I'd have to spend around $60 on SFP equipment just to get the switch going. Thanks!
Another point, the device I own is a 3Com 4800G 24-port SFP with a console port. I need a console cable because I discovered that telnet must be started via the console port. Some RJ-45 cables marketed as converting to RS-232 are brand-specific, often promoted for Cisco devices. Do you know if any of these will still fit my 3Com switch? Thanks ahead.
I located the baud rate and other details in the switch’s manual, but nothing about the cable type—likely because it came with the device originally. I’ll purchase a Cisco model from Amazon and return it if it doesn’t function. Some research suggests they’re compatible with standard consoles, though I’ll need to confirm. Thanks for your assistance!