X2 on 4500 Supervisor V-10GE

mikedelafield · ‎03-11-2008

We have Supervisor V-10GE and I am looking to purchase the correct kit to connect using the 10Gb interfaces.

The 2 switches I am connecting are next to each other and I think that the following interface is correct.

X2-10GB-CX4

But I am not sure what cable I need to purchase? Could someone please advise?

andrew.burns · ‎03-11-2008

Hi,

You can buy a connecting cable from Cisco, part numbers (starting CAB-INF) at the bottom of the page here:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps5455/ps6574/product_data_sheet0900aecd801f92aa_ps5251_Products_Data_Sheet.html

Although this is probably the cheapest option the distance is limited to a max of 15m so if you think you might move them further apart than this then maybe a fibre connection would be a better investment.

HTH - plz rate useful posts (not just mine!)

Andrew.

mikedelafield · ‎03-12-2008

Thanks for the cable advice.

Just one further question...

Each port provides 10Gb; would it be also possible to Etherchannel this connection if required?

andrew.burns · ‎03-12-2008

There should be no problem with using both 10GE links in a channel, although there is a probably a minimum IOS version required.

HTH

Andrew.