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Allegro Packets does not restrict the use of third-party SFP+ modules for the devices. However, some hardware limitations apply which are described as follows. | Allegro Packets does not restrict the use of third-party SFP+ modules for the devices. However, some hardware limitations apply which are described as follows. | ||
== Built-in ports vs. | == Built-in ports vs. extension cards == | ||
The Allegro Network Multimeter 1000/1200/3000/3200 have two on-board SFP+ ports which are restricted to original or branded '''Intel modules'''. | The Allegro Network Multimeter 1000/1200/3000/3200 series have two on-board SFP+ ports which are restricted to original or branded '''Intel modules'''. | ||
All non built-in ports are '''not''' vendor locked and | All non built-in ports are '''not''' vendor locked and can accept all transceiver modules. However, there are modules that do not work because of specific vendor extensions within the modules. This applies for all ports of the Allegro Network Multimeter x300 and x500 series and all extension cards for the Allegro Network Multimeter 1000/1200/3000/3200. | ||
The following table shows | The following table shows which kind of modules are supported by Allegro by | ||
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The | The useage of Intel branded modules is mandatory for the built-in SFP+ ports. These | ||
restrictions do not apply to the additional network extension cards | restrictions do not apply to the additional network extension cards | ||
(2 port and 4 port SFP+, high precision GPS card, etc.) that are available for | (2 port and 4 port SFP+, high precision GPS card, etc.) that are available for |