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Cisco 3650 switch 1G port to 10G port
We have WS-C3650-48FS which comes with 4 x Gigabit Ethernet with Small Form‑Factor Pluggable (SFP). Now we upgrading our circuit from 1G to 2G. What are the options so we can have this switch to 2G connectivity as all sfp ports are 1G? Is there any connector or what are my options?
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So our ISP circuit will be upgraded from 1G to 2G. So when they replace the new circuit I believe it will be only one fiber cable that will go our switch but that switch has only 4 1G sfp, so how to get 2G connectivity?
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Is it possible to have 2 1gb port from SIP and create etherchannal to our switch as we don't have 10gb port on the switch?
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That is question for your ISP - ask them. Just few relevant details...
If you are using 2 x 1Gb links you will, most likely, not be able to reach more than 90% of both links utilization (There is no perfect load balancing).
Max speed that you will be able to reach from one host is typically 1Gb (on most of switches just one link can be used at the time by one host if L4 (ports) are not included in load balancing algorithm).
If you are using 2 x 1Gb links you will, most likely, not be able to reach more than 90% of both links utilization (There is no perfect load balancing).
Max speed that you will be able to reach from one host is typically 1Gb (on most of switches just one link can be used at the time by one host if L4 (ports) are not included in load balancing algorithm).
1G to 2G <-- create etherchannel
OR
1G to 10G <--- Replace switch
:)
You can keep old switches for some time. 10Gb SFP ports support 1Gb SFPs.
So, you can buy 10Gb core/distribution switches and later replace access switches with some that have 10Gb uplinks.