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6300 10G uplinks with comware devices

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  • 1.  6300 10G uplinks with comware devices

    Posted Aug 06, 2024 05:03 PM

    Hi,

    We've purchased 2x6300M and we would like to keep our (old core) comware 5130 as distribution switches with 10G uplinks to the 6300M. 

    I've checked the datasheet documents but I doubt about compatibility between those. 

    Will the 6300M support our 5130 10G SFP+ DAC cables (JD095C)? 
    If not how can I interconnect those 4 switches with 10G uplinks? 

    Before there use to be a huge compatibility matrix document with all the switches models en all the trancevers, do this document still exist? I'm unable to find it.

    Regards,

    Raul



  • 2.  RE: 6300 10G uplinks with comware devices

    Posted Aug 07, 2024 01:09 AM

    Hi Raul

     

    There is the compatibility guide where the supported transceivers and DAC cables are listed per model:
    https://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/Switches/xcvrs/PDF/AOS-S%20and%20AOS-CX%20Transceiver%20Guide.pdf

     

    JD095C cables are not the newest. Therefore they are not anymore officially supported by Aruba's 6000 series switches.

    However, that does not mean, that they do not work. You just do not get any support by HPE Aruba in case you have a problem with
    your network.

    To be on the safe side, you can interconnect the switches using 10G SR SFP+ transceiver (multi-mode optics) plus fiber cables. Such, you
    can choose a compatible optic module on each side of the cable (e.g. J9150D on Aruba side and JD092B (pls double check) on Comware side).

    The cost of this solution is a bit higher but it's compatible and supported for sure.

     

     

    Regards,

    Thomas

     

     




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  • 3.  RE: 6300 10G uplinks with comware devices

    Posted Aug 12, 2024 03:17 AM

    Thomas has already pointed you to the Transceiver Guide and unsupported transceiver mode.

    My experience with DACs has been mixed: most Comware DACs that I have tried in CX switches have worked - but not all of them. And I have had at least one identical pair where only one of the two DACs worked. Which highlights why we (and most vendors) prefer to test and validate to ensure supportability.

    In general, I would expect those Comware DACs to work. However, I would also make sure that you have an alternative option (eg CX DACs or optics) in case a DAC doesn't work. CX DACs and optics have always worked in Comware switches!



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