List of Supported Transceiver Modules
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.
The models 1000/1200/3000/3200 have two on-board SFP ports which are restricted to original Intel modules. We also sell SFP modules which are compatible with these ports. Additionally, port extension cards can be ordered for more ports. The models 3300/3500/5550 do not have on-board measurement ports but must be equipped with port extension cards. Those extension cards are not vendor locked so basically any module should work.
The following table shows what kind of modules are supported in which ports:
| original Intel modules | modules from other vendors | |
|---|---|---|
| builtin SFP+ ports | x | - |
| SFP+ extension | x | x |
| SFP28 extension | x | x |
| QSFP extension | x | x |
| GPS SPF+ extension | x | x |
All SFP+ ports support original Intel modules (Intel product code E10GSFPSR for short range and E10GSFPLR for long range). In addition the use of passive direct attached cables is possible. It is recommended to use Intel DAC (product code XDACBL1M, XDACBL3M or XDACBL5M). Intel branded modules and modules that have been programmed to identify themselves as original Intel modules can be used at customers risk without warranty.
The usage of Intel modules is mandatory for the built-in SFP+ ports. These 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 the Allegro Network Multimeter 1000 and 3000 series. These ports accept generic modules from a wide range of vendors.
Since auto-negotiation is often not available on 1G/10G SPF+ interfaces, it may be necessary to manually set the correct speed in the `Interface Stats` section of the user interface.