Dell 5224 third party SFP

Enabling third-party SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) modules on a Cisco switch may require you to disable or adjust certain settings, as Cisco switches are typically designed to work with Cisco-branded SFP modules. Here are the general steps to enable third-party SFPs:

Connect to your Cisco switch via a terminal emulator such as PuTTY or by accessing the switch's web interface.

If you are using the command-line interface (CLI), enter configuration mode by typing:

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enable

configure terminal

Check Compatibility: First, ensure that the third-party SFP modules you intend to use are compatible with your Cisco switch model. Consult the module's documentation and specifications to confirm compatibility.

Cisco switches may produce warnings when non-Cisco SFP modules are detected. You can disable these warnings with the following command:

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no errdisable detect cause gbic-invalid

Configure Interface: Access the interface configuration mode for the specific port where you plan to insert the third-party SFP module. For example, if it's GigabitEthernet port 1/0/1, you would type:

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interface GigabitEthernet1/0/1

Enable SFP Transceiver: Use the media-type command to set the transceiver type. For example, if you're using a GigabitEthernet SFP module, you might use:

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media-type sfp

If your third-party module has specific settings or requirements, refer to its documentation for any additional configuration steps.

Exit Interface Configuration Mode: Type exit to leave the interface configuration mode.

Save your configuration changes to the startup configuration so that they persist after a reboot:

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write memory

After enabling the third-party SFP module, verify its status by using the show interface command. Look for the line corresponding to the interface where the SFP module is installed to ensure it's in an "up" state.

Physically insert the third-party SFP module into the switch, and test network connectivity to ensure that it's functioning correctly.

Remember that using third-party SFP modules may void your Cisco warranty and support agreements.

To enable third-party SFP modules on your Dell 5224 switch and connect it to a Cisco switch:

Access the Switch CLI:

Use a console cable or SSH to log in to the switch CLI.

Enter Global Configuration Mode:

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• enable
• configure terminal

Enable Third-Party SFP Support:

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• service unsupported-transceiver
• no errdisable detect cause gbic-invalid

Save the Configuration:

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• write memory

Ensure your switch firmware is up-to-date, and verify the SFP module using show commands like show interfaces status. This will allow the use of third-party SFP modules on your Dell switch.

Hello just adding this for future reference:

command to enable 3rd party sfp module on dell switches (S-Series)
S5248-U41# configure terminal
S5248-U41(config)# allow unsupported-transceiver
S5248-U41(config)#

command for to enable 3rd party sfp module on dell switches (PC5224)
console# configure terminal
console(config)# service unsupported-transceiver
console(config)#