Since, my doctor recommend that I put more fiber in my diet- I decided to comply.

So… in a few hours, I will be running a few OS2 runs across my house, with 10G LR SFP+ modules.

Both runs will be from my rack to the office. One run will be dedicated for the incoming WAN connection (Coupled with the existing fiber that… I don’t want to re terminate). The other, will be replacing the 10G copper run already in place, to save 10 or 20w of energy.

This, was sparked due to a 10GBase-T module overheating, and becoming very intermittent earlier this week causing a bunch of issues. After replacing the module, links came back up and started working normally… but… yea, I need to replace the 10G copper links.

With only twinax and fiber 10G links plugged into my 8-port aggregation switch, it is only pulling around 5 watts, which is outstanding, given a single 10GBase-T module uses more then that.

Edit,

Also, I ordered the wrong modules. BUT… the hard part of running the fiber is done!

  • eleitlEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m only missing a hole in the wall to do the same – and I could be running a 2x 40G link!

    But the switch idles at 80 W and a starting jet noise level, so the hole in the wall will wait.

    • HTTP_404_NotFound@lemmyonline.comOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Must be an ICX-6610. I miss mine, but, it had to go due to noise/power/heat.

      I still have my 40G link, but, its just running point to point directly from my gaming PC to my NAS.

      • eleitlEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Correct. I only use it for lab things, where it disappears in the background of server kWs of heat and noise. Which is rare, at times of 0.7 EUR/kWh electricity, though currently capped at 0.4 EUR/kWh and my solar PV producing about 6 kWh/day.