SFP compatiblity of MC220L TP-LINK media converter

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SFP compatiblity of MC220L TP-LINK media converter
SFP compatiblity of MC220L TP-LINK media converter
2019-01-18 22:12:50 - last edited 2021-04-20 11:12:26

Hello all

I am going to purchase MC220L TP-LINK media converter but have doubt about the SFP for the converter,

Can I use Cisco SFP( GLC-SX-MMD) for the converer or Do I need to purchase a exclusive TP-LINK SFP(TL-SM311LM )?

Thanks.

Eric Choi

 

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Re:SFP compatiblity of MC220L TP-LINK media converter
2019-01-21 08:09:48 - last edited 2021-04-20 11:12:26

Taeshia wrote

Hello all

I am going to purchase MC220L TP-LINK media converter but have doubt about the SFP for the converter,

Can I use Cisco SFP( GLC-SX-MMD) for the converer or Do I need to purchase a exclusive TP-LINK SFP(TL-SM311LM )?

Thanks.

Eric Choi

 

 

Hi Taeshia:

    

     In my opinion, the  brand only ensure there are not compatibility issue between their switch MC and SFP.

     So I do not think TP-LINK will do the test with cisco SFP.

    

     PS: I used Alcatel SFP with TP-Link Switch in other case, I have not met any issues.

 

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2019-01-24 06:02:53 - last edited 2021-04-20 11:12:26

Taeshia wrote

Can I use Cisco SFP( GLC-SX-MMD) for the converer

 

Depends on the »personality« setting of the SFP. Some SFPs (especially from Cisco) are known to not work with other brand's MCs/switches. AFAIK, the TP-Link MCs don't require a special personality setting for the SFP - I use a third party SFP with my MC220L. I would recommend to either just try it or - if buying new SFPs - to ask the vendor/manufacturer of the SFP whether it has been verified to work with TP-Link gear.

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