10-07-2011 04:47 AM
Hi,
I'm looking at the Nexus 5010P which saying it has 20 x 10Gbps fixed SFP+ ports. My colleague said this comes with SFP+ ports but the picture doesn't seem to have it.
Can someone confirm I still need to buy the SFP+ modules separately rather it comes with it?
Thanks heaps
Justin
10-07-2011 04:53 AM
hmm - the nexus has 20 10 gbps EMPTY SFP+ ports - I guess that you are asking for the SFP modules? Be aware of that the fiber-optics are terribly expensive whereas the the cobber-cables with SFP connectors are - well not cheap but they are easier to afford..
the first 10 ports can also run 1 gbps
10-07-2011 05:04 AM
ps: I can't remember how long 10 gig cobber-cables you can get but at least 1 - 3 and 5 meters (those are we using) and if you have it into a single POD this can often be sufficent.
10-07-2011 05:19 AM
Thank you the confirmation. This increase the cost of the switch significantly. Copper based cost 3 or 4 times less but unfortunately the server team wants to use 10Gbps fibre connection. Look like I may need to produce multiple options.
10-07-2011 05:33 AM
FYI for the copper SPF cables (Twinax) they come in 1,3,5 and 7 meter lengths. This will usually cover you up to a width of 3 racks when properly cable managed.
Anything within reach should be taking advantage of twinax. Not only is it a fraction of the cost of optics, but it's also lower latency and uses 1/10th the power of optics (0.1W vs.1W per port).
Regards,
Robert
10-08-2011 02:03 PM
First 8 ports on the 5010, First 16 on 5020 can be run in 1gbps mode.
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10-08-2011 02:06 PM
There are some bundles which include some SFPs. But the the base 5010 does not.
You will need to order either copper or fiber SFPs.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps5455/data_sheet_c78-455693.html
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