Cisco Twinax-Compatibility

[Networker-SwitchIT]

Hello,

how are Cisco Twinax Cables compatible with other vendors?

In my case i want to connect a HPE Simplivity-Server to a WS-C3850-12XS-S via Twinax.
I can't find a compatibility matrix or something like this.

Regards

Bernhard

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

See link for part numbers for Twinax cables:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/compatibility/matrix/10GE_Tx_Matrix.html#_Toc487104332

HTH

[Networker-SwitchIT]

Hi.

From this Matrix i can't see if it is compatible with simplivity servers.

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

The Matrix is for comparability with the switch and not with the HP server.  It should work with the server but to be sure, I would provide the part number to HP and double check with them.

HTH 

[james.buchanan1]

I agree with the notes below. From my own experience, I've connected the Force10 module on a Dell FX2 chassis server to a 3850 using Twinax and it worked great (and saved a lot of money).