It is absolutely true, and it is very common in SFP modules in general. It is critical where you place such switches to have them properly ventilated. Most of them are designed to work at such temperatures. The problems would come in equipment that is intermittently used for causing material fatigue.
Hi, just yesterday we were discussing the same for a video that we are about to release regarding sfp28 modules for 25 gbps ethernet which in OM3 supports 80 meters and with OM4 support 100 meters and it becomes irrelevant when what you want to connect is just a few meters away as for example interconnecting server backbones or fast servers. It is exactly my thoughts with these modules where if you just want to connect to a server a few meters away, just a 10 meter link will do. Have a great day!
how do you remove the adapter from the network card. I have mine plugged in and I can flip the latch on the front of the adapter down but i can not get the adapter out of my network card
Hi, I understand. We've seen many poorly manufactured SFP modules out there, which locks are difficult to engage and to release. Some are even well branded. The trick is to place the lever at the correct angle to be able to pull it off. However if then mechanism was damaged, you might have to try sticking a thin layer of plastic between the SFP module and the socket in the card to release the securing locks which act as pins, or if I might make the analogy, like a cilyndrical lock in a door, which in this case is retracted by the lever. So it will be like forced entry using a credit card on a simple door
CME, you are right as @Farooq said. You can get one of these: amzn.to/3i88J1v Just make sure it is compatible with your switch, and remember distance in those SFP modules may be limited to 30 meters.
Hi, many thanks for these workshops. I learn so much from your content! Just a few questions, can you confirm if any SFP module 1G can be used in the SFP+ port on the UDM SE? And can I connect a USW-lite 8 via the SFP+ port of UDM SE by using a SFP to RJ45 module for example? Many thanks!
Hi, thanks for your comments. This is actually a very good question. Let me tell you why. To answer this particular one, the short answer is no. But, for example when using SFP+ modules in SFP28 ports it is very common for them to work in such SFP28 hardware. Keep in mind that if you buy an SFP+ module, you can configure it from the controller to work at the speed you want, 1 or 10 Gbps. Another thing that happens is that you can swap different brands with no problem, but you may loose some sensors such as temperature and power, which may be critical in some situtations.
@@TechnologyMoments thanks for your feedback. Thus if well understood, it is preferred to use a SFP+ to RJ45 of 10Gb modules? Thus it is also preferred when possible to connect a secondary switch like a simple lite 8 via the regular LAN ports instead of an SFP port? Thanks once again
This needs alot more work, if your going to bother mentioning SFP+ limitations, you should also show attenuation numbers, power delivery, fiber vs copper, latency, common SFP+ modules you can find online. Instead of literally just one module from unifi.
Sure, in this quick video we just wanted to share what our experience with this particular Unifi module was. By the way continues to be great. Thanks for your comments.
Great video! Thank you.
You're most welcome
Hi, thanks for the video.
What modules do I need for solarflare s6102 cards? As my current Cisco modules aren’t detected.
Hello, thanks for watching and enriching this topic. We have not experienced with such card so let-s hope anybody watching this, may answer.
I heard that these types of converters usually get pretty hot, is it that bad, and will it affect the longevity of the device?
It is absolutely true, and it is very common in SFP modules in general. It is critical where you place such switches to have them properly ventilated. Most of them are designed to work at such temperatures. The problems would come in equipment that is intermittently used for causing material fatigue.
What are your thoughts on the 80 meter version as compared to the 30 meter version?
Hi, just yesterday we were discussing the same for a video that we are about to release regarding sfp28 modules for 25 gbps ethernet which in OM3 supports 80 meters and with OM4 support 100 meters and it becomes irrelevant when what you want to connect is just a few meters away as for example interconnecting server backbones or fast servers. It is exactly my thoughts with these modules where if you just want to connect to a server a few meters away, just a 10 meter link will do. Have a great day!
how do you remove the adapter from the network card. I have mine plugged in and I can flip the latch on the front of the adapter down but i can not get the adapter out of my network card
Hi, I understand. We've seen many poorly manufactured SFP modules out there, which locks are difficult to engage and to release. Some are even well branded. The trick is to place the lever at the correct angle to be able to pull it off. However if then mechanism was damaged, you might have to try sticking a thin layer of plastic between the SFP module and the socket in the card to release the securing locks which act as pins, or if I might make the analogy, like a cilyndrical lock in a door, which in this case is retracted by the lever. So it will be like forced entry using a credit card on a simple door
@@TechnologyMoments thank you I will try that
I have two of these ports, can I buy one of these and just use as extra rj45 ports?
If you get an SFP transceiver with the female RJ45 port, you can connect a RJ45 cable and use it just as another port
CME, you are right as @Farooq said. You can get one of these: amzn.to/3i88J1v Just make sure it is compatible with your switch, and remember distance in those SFP modules may be limited to 30 meters.
Hi, many thanks for these workshops. I learn so much from your content! Just a few questions, can you confirm if any SFP module 1G can be used in the SFP+ port on the UDM SE? And can I connect a USW-lite 8 via the SFP+ port of UDM SE by using a SFP to RJ45 module for example? Many thanks!
Hi, thanks for your comments. This is actually a very good question. Let me tell you why. To answer this particular one, the short answer is no. But, for example when using SFP+ modules in SFP28 ports it is very common for them to work in such SFP28 hardware. Keep in mind that if you buy an SFP+ module, you can configure it from the controller to work at the speed you want, 1 or 10 Gbps. Another thing that happens is that you can swap different brands with no problem, but you may loose some sensors such as temperature and power, which may be critical in some situtations.
@@TechnologyMoments thanks for your feedback. Thus if well understood, it is preferred to use a SFP+ to RJ45 of 10Gb modules? Thus it is also preferred when possible to connect a secondary switch like a simple lite 8 via the regular LAN ports instead of an SFP port? Thanks once again
This needs alot more work, if your going to bother mentioning SFP+ limitations, you should also show attenuation numbers, power delivery, fiber vs copper, latency, common SFP+ modules you can find online. Instead of literally just one module from unifi.
Sure, in this quick video we just wanted to share what our experience with this particular Unifi module was. By the way continues to be great. Thanks for your comments.