Question about networking

[Dan Ritter]

On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 09:53:33AM -0400, Matt Shields wrote:
> This is off topic, but I'm hoping someone might have an answer.  I'm using a
> pair of Cisco 3825 integrated service routers as my uplink to my ISP.
> They're setup as HSRP(or VRRP, or whichever the Cisco term is).  My question
> is, we currently have them connected to the ISP via gig-ethernet, and we are
> going to be going to fiber uplink.  It has SFP LC fiber ports on both
> routers.  Can I use any 850nm SFP tranceiver?  Or do I need to buy the Cisco
> brand tranceivers?  I have SFP LC tranceivers on my SAN, and back when I
> ordered the SAN I ordered extra tranceivers, so if I can avoid having to
> order more hardware I would prefer that.

You don't need to buy Cisco brand, but you do need to make sure
that the manufacturer claims Cisco compatibility. While there
are standards for SFP mini-GBICs, Cisco has their own, erm,
improvements.

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