Hello,
This is my first post at STH and I apologize that I am asking for help right out-of-the-gate and before I can help anyone else out, either.
I am upgrading my current lab network from a 10 gig backbone to an 40 gig backbone.
This is a very quick rundown of the equipment in my possession:
1. Cisco Nexus 3132Q-40GE
2. Dell ConnectX-3 CX354A PCIe 3.0 dual QSFP port cards (6RKNM)
3. Dell QSFP-40G-SR4 modules (07TCDN)
4. Genuine Cisco QSFP-40G-SR4 modules
5. Genuine Cisco QSFP-40G-SR4-BD modules
6. 12-fiber Straight Type A MPO/MTP cables (see chart below)
7. 12-fiber Crossover Type B MPO-MTP cables (see chart below)
8. Genuine Cisco DAC (Twinax) QSFP-H40G-CU5M cables
9. OM4 MM LC/LC Fiber Patch Cords
Disclaimer: For all of the following tests, the firmware and drivers used were the latest for the switch, NICs and Windows 2012 R2. I know the QSFP modules and (at least) the crossover MPO and LC cables work because switch-to-switch communication using them works just fine.
The following scenarios (A-F) yielded ZERO results. No lights turned on, and always "Network Cable Unplugged" within Windows.
A. Cisco 3132Q with Dell QSFP --> Straight MPO cable --> Dell QSFP with Dell CX354A
B. Cisco 3132Q with Cisco SR4 --> Straight MPO cable --> Cisco SR4 with Dell CX354A
C. Cisco 3132Q with Cisco SR4-BD --> Straight LC cable --> Cisco SR4-BD with Dell CX354A
D. Cisco 3132Q with Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M --> Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M with Dell CX354A
E. Server with Dell CX354A with Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M --> Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M with Dell CX354A
F. Server with Dell CX354A and Dell QSFP --> Straight MPO cable --> Dell QSFP with Dell CX354A
In the next two scenarios (G-H), one light did turn on, but we were still unable to do anything ("network cable unplugged")
G. Server with Dell CX354A and Dell QSFP --> Crossover MPO cable --> Dell QSFP with Dell CX354A
H. Server with Dell CX354A and Cisco SR4 --> Crossover MPO cable --> Cisco SR4 with Dell CX354A
So I am at a loss as to what these Dell cards need to start working. Whatever input anyone can provide would be greatly welcome.
Thanks in advance!
This is my first post at STH and I apologize that I am asking for help right out-of-the-gate and before I can help anyone else out, either.
I am upgrading my current lab network from a 10 gig backbone to an 40 gig backbone.
This is a very quick rundown of the equipment in my possession:
1. Cisco Nexus 3132Q-40GE
2. Dell ConnectX-3 CX354A PCIe 3.0 dual QSFP port cards (6RKNM)
3. Dell QSFP-40G-SR4 modules (07TCDN)
4. Genuine Cisco QSFP-40G-SR4 modules
5. Genuine Cisco QSFP-40G-SR4-BD modules
6. 12-fiber Straight Type A MPO/MTP cables (see chart below)
7. 12-fiber Crossover Type B MPO-MTP cables (see chart below)
8. Genuine Cisco DAC (Twinax) QSFP-H40G-CU5M cables
9. OM4 MM LC/LC Fiber Patch Cords
Disclaimer: For all of the following tests, the firmware and drivers used were the latest for the switch, NICs and Windows 2012 R2. I know the QSFP modules and (at least) the crossover MPO and LC cables work because switch-to-switch communication using them works just fine.
The following scenarios (A-F) yielded ZERO results. No lights turned on, and always "Network Cable Unplugged" within Windows.
A. Cisco 3132Q with Dell QSFP --> Straight MPO cable --> Dell QSFP with Dell CX354A
B. Cisco 3132Q with Cisco SR4 --> Straight MPO cable --> Cisco SR4 with Dell CX354A
C. Cisco 3132Q with Cisco SR4-BD --> Straight LC cable --> Cisco SR4-BD with Dell CX354A
D. Cisco 3132Q with Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M --> Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M with Dell CX354A
E. Server with Dell CX354A with Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M --> Cisco QSFP-H40G-CU5M with Dell CX354A
F. Server with Dell CX354A and Dell QSFP --> Straight MPO cable --> Dell QSFP with Dell CX354A
In the next two scenarios (G-H), one light did turn on, but we were still unable to do anything ("network cable unplugged")
G. Server with Dell CX354A and Dell QSFP --> Crossover MPO cable --> Dell QSFP with Dell CX354A
H. Server with Dell CX354A and Cisco SR4 --> Crossover MPO cable --> Cisco SR4 with Dell CX354A
So I am at a loss as to what these Dell cards need to start working. Whatever input anyone can provide would be greatly welcome.
Thanks in advance!