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Transitioning to a 10G fiber network upgrade

Transitioning to a 10G fiber network upgrade

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jules215
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05-14-2019, 02:32 AM
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Hey everyone, I’m managing a small business and I need to improve our network setup. My idea is to install one main switch (Dell N1524P) and connect 2-3 devices (Zyxel XGS10-10-12) using fiber cables with UPC LC duplex OM3 multimode. These should be powered by Cisco SFP-10G-SR transceivers. On certain workstations and the server, I want to add a 10G Mellanox ConnectX3 MCX311A-XCAT 1 Port NIC. Do I need to adjust anything or can I go ahead with the order? Also, I’m thinking about upgrading our Wi-Fi with new Wi-Fi 6 access points, but I’m still weighing the cost. Someone might be able to advise me since fiber isn’t my main focus.
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jules215
05-14-2019, 02:32 AM #1

Hey everyone, I’m managing a small business and I need to improve our network setup. My idea is to install one main switch (Dell N1524P) and connect 2-3 devices (Zyxel XGS10-10-12) using fiber cables with UPC LC duplex OM3 multimode. These should be powered by Cisco SFP-10G-SR transceivers. On certain workstations and the server, I want to add a 10G Mellanox ConnectX3 MCX311A-XCAT 1 Port NIC. Do I need to adjust anything or can I go ahead with the order? Also, I’m thinking about upgrading our Wi-Fi with new Wi-Fi 6 access points, but I’m still weighing the cost. Someone might be able to advise me since fiber isn’t my main focus.

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MrSherbert21
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05-18-2019, 08:40 PM
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The main challenge with fiber is confirming your transceivers work with the switch you intend to use. Certain suppliers restrict compatibility to specific models.
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MrSherbert21
05-18-2019, 08:40 PM #2

The main challenge with fiber is confirming your transceivers work with the switch you intend to use. Certain suppliers restrict compatibility to specific models.

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