Uplink from HP 2920 to HP 2530 using 10GB

[darrylp]

Hello,

 

We will be deploying a new solution for a customer and I want to make sure we have all my ducks in a row. There will be 1 HP 2920 24-port uplinked to 2 HP 2530 switches (1-24 port and 1 48 port). The reason for the 3 switches instead of 2 is for cost reasons. We will be using HP x132 GBIC connectors to connect them. We will be using OM3 rated fiber 10GB patch cords. We will also be uplinking to a Dell Powerconnect 5448 from the HP 2920 via 10GB fiber. Does anyone see any issues with this setup? Is it possible to stack them? Can anyone reccomend the correct GBIC for the Dell switch? Thanks so much.

 

I just got word from the customer that he has a DELL 5C75N 10GB cable. Does anyone know if this is compatible with the HP 2920?

Edited January 5, 2015 by darrylp
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[m25man]

The 29xx and 25xx do not stack together.

 

The 29xx series only stacks when using the dedicated stacking modules and cables to other 29xx (Max 4 units)

This is an L3 switch.

 

The 25xx series are L2 edge devices and can be stacked for management (up to 16 units)

It's probably cheaper to connect the HP's together with HP DAC cables.

 

HP switches do not like other vendors DAC cables or Modules in them so you will have to put an HP SFP+ Module in the HP and a Dell SFP+ in the Dell linked by OM3 or have a custom DAC made.

 

Generic DAC cables are available programmed with HP code on one end and Dell Code on the other.

 

If your customer is requesting a solution based upon costs alone, using generic compatible modules shouldn't be an issue.

 

Don't however expect to get support from HP if you have any issues using compatibles.

I've had a perfectly working solutions killed dead by HP firmware updates that decide to block counterfeit HP modules.

 

You pays your money and takes your choice.

 

As I don't know what it is your trying to do I wouldn't want to pass judgment on the design but sounds like a jamboree bag of networking bits to me!