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Fiber Switch Connection Question
I've got a Cisco Catalyst 3550 that uses a GBIC module to connect another one of the same switches between buildings. This is a picture of the gbic module http://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2013/09_w39/679236/Front.JPG
We bought a Cisco Small Business SLM2048T-NA to replace it that uses a different module pictured here : http://www.serversupply.com/NETWORKING/TRANSCEIVER/GBIC%20-%20SFP/CISCO/MGBSX1.htm
I used a LC connected cable to connect the new switch, but the switches won't make a connection. My question is, do the switch have to have the same connector/LC Cable to work or can these switches be connected? I posted a question before trying to figure out what GBIC module to buy for the new switch in this topic: https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28248325/Fiber-Optic-GBIC-Module-to-Mini-GBIC.html
I don't deal with many fiber connections and when I do they are normally already in place and don't have to mess with them.
We bought a Cisco Small Business SLM2048T-NA to replace it that uses a different module pictured here : http://www.serversupply.com/NETWORKING/TRANSCEIVER/GBIC%20-%20SFP/CISCO/MGBSX1.htm
I used a LC connected cable to connect the new switch, but the switches won't make a connection. My question is, do the switch have to have the same connector/LC Cable to work or can these switches be connected? I posted a question before trying to figure out what GBIC module to buy for the new switch in this topic: https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28248325/Fiber-Optic-GBIC-Module-to-Mini-GBIC.html
I don't deal with many fiber connections and when I do they are normally already in place and don't have to mess with them.
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Thanks Craig. I will talk to the guy and see how soon he can try this and let you know if it works. It may take a day or two for him to try it.
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