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Debian: IXGBE Driver - Allow unsupported SFP+ Modules on Intel X520 Cards

Debian: IXGBE Driver - Allow unsupported SFP+ Modules on Intel X520 Cards

The Server hardware we use for Proxmox deployments often has Intel X520 (ixgbe driver) or X710 (i40e driver) cards installed. These provide for several SFP+ ports required for 10 Gigabit connectivity. Enterprise vendors such as DELL and Intel provide compatibility lists for SFP transceivers that are supported by their network

Tip: Re-Encode SFP/SFP+, XFP and QSFP+/QSFP28 Transceivers from FiberStore using the FS Box!

Tip: Re-Encode SFP/SFP+, XFP and QSFP+/QSFP28 Transceivers from FiberStore using the FS Box!

Hi folks! getting your SFP transceivers from FS.com (fiber store)? Did you know that there's an easy way to re-encode the EEPROM of those transceivers to make them work with gear from different vendors? Check out the FS Box! No hacking involved and it works in combination