HP Flex 10 and single-mode fibre

[mujzeptu]

We are in the process of setting up blade enclosures with flex 10 modules. We have existing fibre ran through our facility that is single-mode 50/125 LC to LC.

Can we use this with our flex10 setup? What are the limitations? What issues or problems could this cause us if it is usable?

[mujzeptu]

Whooops.

Single cant be 50/125.

Regardless, can i utilize this single-mode at all or is it useless for flex10?

[BrianDoyle · Accepted solution]

Can only use multi-mode cables for Flex-10

Check out the quickspecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13127_div/13127_div.PDF

[P Muralidhar Kini]

Hi mujzeptu,

Check the following link -
* HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13127_div/13127_div.PDF

This has information about the cabling requirements.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Murali

[P Muralidhar Kini]

Hi mujzeptu,

Also, Check -
* HP Flex-10 technology Technology brief, 1st edition
http://www.lake-solutions.ch/web/download/blade_200109/HP%20Flex-%2010%20Technology%20Brief%201st%20edition.pdf

This also talks about cables/connectors.

Regards,
Murali