10gig SFP+ as an access port for 2960x

[scott.hull91821]

I have a need to have a 10gigbit access port on a 2960x 24ts-l running 15.2(6). With the proper SFP+, is it possible to configure a port this way?

[Seb Rupik]

Hi there,

The 2960X-24TS does not support SFP+. You need a 2960X-24TD .

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-2960-x-series-switches/datasheet_c78-728232.html 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/compatibility/matrix/10GE_Tx_Matrix.html#_Toc520401277

cheers,

Seb.

[scott.hull91821]

The previous person replied that the 2960x does not support SFP+. He was probably correct, however I meant to just say SFP. I need to know if I can provision an access port that is 10gig using one of the (4) SFP ports that are available to me on this device. Anybody got anything for me?

[Seb Rupik · Accepted solution]

(hmmm where did my reply go? )

SFP optics do not support 10Gb. So to answer your question, you will not be able to configure a 10Gb switchport on your 2960X-TS.

cheers,

Seb.

[Marvin Rhoads]

SFP ports do not support 10 Gbps connections - only 1 Gbps (or lower with the proper transceiver type assuming it's compatible with the switch).

A 10 Gbps access port would require an SFP+ type port and associated compatible transceiver.

[jatmiko]

Thank you for the information you provided