Reformulate the question differently while keeping the meaning intact.
Reformulate the question differently while keeping the meaning intact.
I recently purchased a Cisco DS-C9148-16P-K9 and it appears to be an SFPD+ switch.
It's an 8 gigabit Fibre Channel switch, not an Ethernet one. What are your goals? If you're interested in fast home networking, consider an older model from Aruba/HPE or Brocade. Keep in mind that most enterprise switches aren't ideal for beginners—they usually require console connections (or similar tools like Telnet/SSH) and lack a user-friendly web interface. Switching SFP+ ports to 10GBASE-T is also expensive; the lowest price I've seen is around $40 per port. (10GbFibre ports are quite affordable, but DACs aren't much better.) Either use an older enterprise switch for all your SFP+ connections or opt for a modern 10GBASE-T switch with compatible interfaces—avoid mixing old and new gear if possible.
There's a fair chance you won't be able to use them, unless the previous owner has licenced (!!) these ports from Cisco and has transferred said licence to you. Welcome to enterprise equipment
You might find 10 gig fiber SFPs at a lower price on eBay, but this isn't an Ethernet switch. Fibre Channel is quite different. What are your goals?
The MDS licenses are connected to the switch directly through a local license file. Even after deletion from the flash, the ports remain licensed. The previous versions (good news) don’t rely on Smart licensing; today missing it just triggers syslog alerts or warnings. Voice and export-controlled functions require proper licensing, which is why you still need to check regularly. Beyond that, it’s not an Ethernet switch—only suitable for SAN environments.
I wasn't sure which sfp+ connectors fit this unit—I had a few I had and wasn't certain if they'd be compatible.
Uncertain about compatibility of sfp+ 10Gb with the setup. Considering fiber switches between two sites.
They won't meet your requirements. This setup needs 8Gb or 16Gb SFP, but the model doesn't support 10G SFP+. Only fiber channel (SAN) is compatible.