SX6036 and 40G/10G connectivity related questions

[marg]

I am looking to upgrade my 10G network to 40G and looking into some of the threads here I was leaning to get a Mellanox SX6036 switch to meet the need.

Before I order the unit and assuming it is Ethernet enabled, I do have a couple of questions

1. What QSFP+ to SFP+ DAC cable do I need if I want to connect to an Intel X520A-DA2 (2 x SFP+)? Idea is to breakout 40G to 4x10G. Is that supported?

2. I have some Cisco FET-40G /10-2920-01 and X66200-2/112-00326-A0 MTP(F) MM 12F 50/125UM OM4 CBL, would they work between the SX and MCX354A-FCBT (40GE) configured in Ethernet mode? Will this work?

3. Alternatively I do have some HP Mellanox Technologies Mc2207130-0A1 1.5M Fdr Passive cables. Are these Infiniband only?

Feedback / Guidance is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[i386]

1)yes, but i don't remember If it's for all or Just certain Ports.
2) Not Sure about this specific transceiver. I Used Cisco 40gbe sr transceiver with Dom Information
3) No. These cables also Support Ethernet and sas 3 (some 45+ disc jbods Use IT)

Before I order the unit and assuming it is Ethernet enabled, I do have a couple of questions

Unless it's a 6036gw model, IT will come in ib Mode only.

 

[marg]

1)yes, but i don't remember If it's for all or Just certain Ports.
2) Not Sure about this specific transceiver. I Used Cisco 40gbe sr transceiver with Dom Information
3) No. These cables also Support Ethernet and sas 3 (some 45+ disc jbods Use IT)

Unless it's a 6036gw model, IT will come in ib Mode only.

1. Thx, Any recommendation on what DAC / cable I should buy?
2. Can you please share the details of your Cisco transceiver and if the cable I have will work?
3. Good to know.