j9538a 10GB SFP+ module connection issues.

[ChrisBailey]

I have a 5406 with the j9538a 8 PORT 10gb sfp+ module installed.  I am using 487658-b21 10GB SFP+ cables to connect to J9008A 2Port 10GB module in a J9146A Procurve 2910 Switch.  

When I plug the sfp cable into the 5406 I get a flashing orage link light.  

When I plug it into the 2910 I get a green flashing link light.. 

All Switches are running the latest Firmware.

Any insight into what's going on here?

Thanks Chris. 

[SCOOTER]

Hi Chris,

That would be an unsupported configuration, for a supported configuration you would need to use E-series DAC's. It should potentially work but there are no guarantees.

Just to make sure, on the 2910 you are using the SFP+ module in the back to connect eh DAC and not the SFP port in the front right.

[ChrisBailey]

I'm not sure about E-series cables, but I am going to try the J9285B.  I do have the SFP+ module installed in the back of the 2910 so we'll see what these new cables do for me.   

Thanks for your input. 

Chris

[SCOOTER]

Hi Chris,

The J9285B is an E-series cable and should work fine.

In the past HP differentiated in A, E, V, S -series and I'm kinda stuck there. The A-series woudl be Comware devices and E-series Provision, V-series I believe Value (low end web or unmanaged and S-series would be Security.