Can Cisco QSFP-4SFP10G-CU 40GbE to 10GbE breakout cables be used to connect a NetApp controller to a Cisco 40GbE data switch?
Applies to
- FAS Systems
- AFF Systems
- SAN
- Cisco Switches
Answer
Users might need to connect their Cisco 40GbE Ethernet switch ports to NetApp FAS platforms onboard or optional NICs using a Cisco copper 4x10GbE breakout cable.
Cisco part numbers:
- QSFP-4SFP10G-CU-1M
- QSFP-4SFP10G-CU-3M - NetApp Part Number: X66120-3
- QSFP-4SFP10G-CU-5M - NetApp Part Number: X66120-5
(QSFP to 4 SFP + copper break-out cable)
The following platforms are qualified to use these cables:
| Platform | Interface |
| FAS 2552/2554 | Onboard ports |
| FAS 32xx | Onboard, X1117A-R6, X1143A-R6 |
| FAS 6280/90 | X1117A-R6, X1143A-R6 |
| FAS 8040 | Onboard, X1117A-R6, X1143A-R6 |
| FAS 8060/8080 | Onboard, X1117A-R6, X1143A-R6 |
| FAS 6220 | Onboard (e0c and e0e only), X1117A-R6 |
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