XMG1915-18EP Copper 10GBASE-T SFP+ Module compatibility

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clarkyjp
clarkyjp Posts: 9 image  Freshman Member
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Hi,

I swapped one of my Mikrotik switches with the Zyxel XMG1915-18EP and tried to reuse the 10Gb copper module I already had from the Mikrotik switch (S+RJ10) but it does not work as expected.

The weird thing is that the other side of the link connects at 10Gb speed solidly but shows nothing on the Zyxel side GUI - on the port diagram it is gray for down, but does show up at 10Gb on the front LED panel. I have also checked the cli (show interfaces transceiver 18) and this appears normal and shows module temperature and voltage etc.

Due to the 10Gb link showing as down the switch does not pass traffic so I am limited to 2.5Gb when I connect it into another port.

Does anyone have any experience of running Mikrotik copper SFP+ in Zyxel switches and if this is a switch firmware issue.

What 10Gb copper modules work in this switch? I cannot find any compatibility references.

Cheers!

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  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 4,204 image  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Nebula Zyxel Certified Sales Associate
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    Hi @clarkyjp,

    It seems like the Mikrotik copper SFP+ is not compatible with XMG1915.

    Please note that ZYXEL switch products are recommended to be used exclusively with ZYXEL brand modules to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Using modules from third-party sources can potentially lead to decreased network performance and reliability, such as packet loss and connectivity issues, which also cannot be guaranteed by ZYXEL. ZYXEL may not offer technical support for networking issues that are identified as being caused by IOP with third-party modules.

    You may find the compatible SFP modules in the device datasheet. link

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    Zyxel Melen


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  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 4,204 image  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Nebula Zyxel Certified Sales Associate
    Answer ✓

    Hi @clarkyjp,

    It seems like the Mikrotik copper SFP+ is not compatible with XMG1915.

    Please note that ZYXEL switch products are recommended to be used exclusively with ZYXEL brand modules to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Using modules from third-party sources can potentially lead to decreased network performance and reliability, such as packet loss and connectivity issues, which also cannot be guaranteed by ZYXEL. ZYXEL may not offer technical support for networking issues that are identified as being caused by IOP with third-party modules.

    You may find the compatible SFP modules in the device datasheet. link

    image.png
    Zyxel Melen


  • EdC
    EdC Posts: 11 image  Freshman Member
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    Secondary/follow-on …. I have several SFP+ modules that work fine in XMG1250 switches but are 1/2.5/5/10Gb modules. Will they also work in the XMG1915-18EP? That gives me more flexibility for a few 5Gb devices……

  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 4,204 image  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Nebula Zyxel Certified Sales Associate

    Hi @EdC

    It sounds like the SFP module you have is a third-party one. Since then, we can't guarantee its compatibility with XMG1915-18EP.

    Zyxel Melen


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