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Using Ethernet cable in SFP+ Port

Network Engineering Asked on September 30, 2021

Can you use an Ethernet cable (Cat6) in a switch’s SFP+ port to connect to another switch?

3 Answers

No, you need to put an SFP transceiver in the port, and then you plug the cable into the transceiver.

A RJ45 (Ethernet) connector will kinda fit in a SFP+ port, but it won't work because the wires won't get connected. It's like plugging USB into an Ethernet (RJ45) port.

Answered by user253751 on September 30, 2021

An SFP(+) port requires a PHY module unless it's used with a direct-attach cable (DAC) that has fixed SFP+ modules at its ends.

Not all SFP/SFP+ ports support 1000BASE-T modules. Quite a few SFP+ ports don't support 10GBASE-T (and if they do the reach is normally reduced to 30 m or so).

In any case, you'll need to check the device documentation for compatible modules. Most vendors also try to force you to use "original" modules, so you'll make sure the module at hand shows the required brand as well.

Answered by Zac67 on September 30, 2021

Assuming you have compatible SFP-T transceivers, Yes.

Answered by Ron Trunk on September 30, 2021

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