SFP+ Module compatibility

[andej]

I had a few spare SFP+ modules that I want to implement in the fortilink ports as we are replacing our switch stacks. These modules are third party.

I tried connecting them and I was able to get a link light on the X2 port on the firewall but no link lights on the switch. The fibre connections are crossed correctly but I don’t get an uplink on the fortiswitch.

Any ideas?

[ozkanaltas]

Hello @andej ,

If you are sure that SFP is compatible with Fortigate and Switch, you can try to change the interface speed. Generally, problems are solved this way.

config system interface
edit <interface-name>
set speed <1000full/10000half/100full/100half/10full/10half/auto>
end

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Troubleshooting-Tip-Verify-FortiGate-Configuration-for-S...

[mpeddalla]

Hello  @andej ,

Thank you for contacting the Fortinet Forum portal.

As @ozkanaltas  mentioned, most problems would be compatibility of the SPF or speed.

please refer below links to verify the transceiver on fortiswitch and fortigate and to adjust the speed.

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Note-How-to-check-SFP-transceiver-module-seria...

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Troubleshooting-Tip-Verify-FortiGate-Configuration-for-S...

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiSwitch/Troubleshooting-Tip-Resolving-issues-with-non-function...

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiSwitch/Troubleshooting-Tip-SFP-SFP-transceivers-port-fiber-li...

Best regards,

Manasa.

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[AEK]

In my experience I got over 90% of third party SFP(+) working on Fortinet devices, so you shouldn't have an issue with compatibility, just make sure both ends are of the same type (i.e: both short wave, or both long wave) and use the right cable.

On the other hand I think Fortinet may not support you in case you have any related issue.