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Sharank
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Apr 17, 2019

SFP Installation

Hi,   We have i5800 with vCMP licensed with LTM & WAF implementation which is in Production.   Currently we are planning to install additional 4 SFP on the i5800 device (SFP slots are available...
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juajua_377157
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Apr 17, 2019

If you're connecting i5800 to a switch nearby within 1-3m or so you should consider using direct attach cables. For example: https://www.fs.com/de-en/products/69905.html

 

We've configured 2-4 port LAGs for i5800 so if one port goes down it doesn't cause HA failover or lost packets. And you of course get more than 10Gbps throughput.

 

Fiber optics are hot pluggable so there's no down time connecting the optics or cables.

 

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    Sharank
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    Apr 17, 2019

    Thanks for Your Time and Info