CWDM-MUX8A and Brocade

[pramod]

Dear All,

I have to interconnect my datacenters. I  need to have SAN connectivity between datacenters. I am using Brocade 2499-192. Will CWDM-MUX8A supports brocade? Please let me know!

Regards,

Pramod

[Tom Randstrom]

If the brocade device supports CWDM optical transceivers (SFP or other), then you can use the cisco CWDM mux/demux.

[pramod]

Dear Tom,

I would like to add cisco 4500 series switch. Please let me the compatible line cards and sfp's to connect to Mux.

Rgds,

HTH

[Tom Randstrom]

The following URL provides Cisco CWDM transceiver compatibility with various hardware. 

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/compatibility/matrix/OL_6982.html

The following URL provides links to the Cisco transceivers. 

Good luck!

[kayukovvalera]

Hi,

- Brocade officially does not support CWDM SFP, and you need bay or get for test Third-party SFP for test. If test failed you need to bay this transponder for Brocade:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps5455/ps6575/product_data_sheet0900aecd80395a59.html

- Also depends on distance you need to get Brocade Extended Fabrics License and Brocade ISL Trunking License for your Brocade switch.

- Chouse correct platform with enof buffer credits and calculate how mane you need.

Brocade administration guide:

http://www.brocade.com/downloads/documents/product_manuals/B_SAN/FOS_AdminGd_v720.pdf

Bufer credit calculation, page 8

Platform buffer credit allocation, page 15

Licensing, page 37

If you need I could help you with cisco specification.