Copper 10GB SFP+ for MS250?

[martin-netx]

We are looking at the possibility of connecting some servers to an MS250 usping the 10GB SFP+ ports on the MS250. It does not look like Meraki offers a 10GB Copper SFP+ module. Has anyone done this sucsessfully with a third party module? Thanks. 

[ww]

You could use Twinax if they are not to far apart https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Cross-Platform_Content/SFP_and_Stacking_Acce...

[martin-netx]

Thanks ww, yeah, we thought about twinax as a possibility. Copper/RJ45 is going to be easier given the physical ports on the server and distance.

[cmr]

We have had good success with the FS.com Cisco compatible transceivers in Cisco IOS switches such as the 3850, but have not yet tried one in an MS.  I will move one and let you know.

[martin-netx]

Thanks very much for the kind offer of trying an fs.com transceiver. I'll be very intereasted to hear how you get on.

[thomasthomsen]

I recently used some Skylane 10G-BaseT SFP+ on a MS125 switch, worked just fine.

So they should work just fine on other Meraki switches as well (fingers crossed).

But please be aware that the 10G-BaseT  SFP+ do get "hotter" then the normal fiber ones.

I dont think Meraki does it, but some manufacturers list a max number of these modules you should install in their switches. - But thats mostly the SFP+ only switches. I dont think I have seen it for normal access-switches. But just be aware that this problem is there. 

[thomasthomsen]

PS. The switch lists the part number as : "Part SPT00M301000D33"

But I think you will find the right model without the D33 at the end.

[martin-netx]

Thanks Thomas.