Optics and Optical Networking

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How do you test a SFP in a 2960X switch? In a 2960G I can loop the TX to RX on a GLC-LH-SM and the SFP and the port would go green.  In the 2060X it goes amber.  Anybody know what was changed to prohibit this capability?

gwbeatty by Level 1
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Resolved! SFP28 and QSFP28

Dear All, Could anyone tell me if as a general rule: 1.  SFP28 ports can accommodate SFP and SFP+ optics natively with no breakout cable or adapter needed? And, would one need to run a command on the port to get these 1Gbit and 10Gbit optics accepted...

j.a.m.e.s by Level 4
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Hello, we are planning to deploy CPT 600 in dual homing setup with CPT 50. we need to understand the physical connectivity for terminating three access rings on CPT 600. we have two PTF cards per chassis.

khanak by Level 1
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