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I compiled and installed the network adapter driver for PCIe 40 Gb Ethernet(version 3.4.2). The driver is also loaded in the kernel successfully (Ubuntu 16.04). However, when I connect QSFP+ cables I am getting the following error message:
Rx/Tx is disabled on this device because an unsupported SFP+ module type was detected.
Is this because I am not using Intel QSFP+ cables?
Is there any way to allow unsupported SFP?
Best,
Marjan
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Hi Marjan,
Thank you for posting in Wired Communities. What is the exact model of your network adapter? If you are using Intel XL710 Network adapter, it is recommended to use validated cable, please refer to below website for the list of supported cables:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000006051/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000006051/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html
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Sharon T
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Hi Sharon,
My adapter model is: XL710QDA2, 40 GB, DUAL Port.
You mean QSFP cables from vendors other than Intel is not compatible with this interface?
Best,
Marjan
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Hi Marjan,
Thank you for the information. Please refer to the website below for the compatible cables, it is recommended to use the validated cable list therein
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000006051/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html
Thanks,
Sharon T
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Hi Marjan,
Please feel free to update me if you still have other inquiries.
Thanks,
Sharon T
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Hi Marjan,
With regards to "Is there any way to allow unsupported SFP?" , this is not supported.
Thanks,
Sharon T
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Hi Marjan,
Please feel free to update me if there are other inquiries.
Thanks,
Sharon T
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Hi Marjan,
As an additional information. You may contact our authorized resellers to purchase the validated cables, you may refer to below to check on the list of resellers:
http://locate.intel.com
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Sharon T
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Hi Marjan,
I hope you don't mind if I need additional information to better check for you:
1) Can you share what is the complete serial number of the XL710-QDA2
You can find the serial number at white sticker on the physical network adapter
with the format of 15 alphanumeric + 6 alphanumeric + 6-3 digits
2) Please provide the detail of the QSFP+ cables, what is the exact brand and model. Can you provide the link about the cable used?
Regards,
Sharon T
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Hi Marjan,
Please feel free to provide the information so that I can better check for you. Thank you.
Regards,
Sharon T
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Hi, MarJan
How did you solve this problem?
I encountered the same problem.
Thanks,
AlexAlice
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Hello Alexalice,
Thank you for posting in Intel Wired Ethernet Communities. We can help you in the event that Marjan does not reply. Are you using the same version of Ubuntu 16.04, and if so what kernel? Please provide the brand and model of the QSFP+ cables. Provide the markings from the product label as shown in the link. Please provide ethtool and ethtool -i so we can identify the firmware and drivers. Let us know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Daniel D
Intel Customer Support
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linux kernel version:
# uname -a
Linux ubuntu 4.4.0-138-generic # 164-Ubuntu SMP Tue Oct 2 17:16:02 UTC 2018 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
interface information:
# ethtool enp4s0f0
Settings for enp4s0f0:
Supported ports: [ ]
Supported link modes: Not reported
Supported pause frame use: Symmetric
Supports auto-negotiation: No
Advertised link modes: Not reported
Advertised pause frame use: No
Advertised auto-negotiation: No
Speed: Unknown!
Duplex: Unknown! (255)
Port: Other
PHYAD: 0
Transceiver: internal
Auto-negotiation: off
Supports Wake-on: d
Wake-on: d
Current message level: 0x0000000f (15)
drv probe link timer
Link detected: no
# ethtool -i enp4s0f0
driver: i40e
version: 2.4.10
firmware-version: 6.01 0x800034a4 1.1747.0
expansion-rom-version:
bus-info: 0000:04:00.0
supports-statistics: yes
supports-test: yes
supports-eeprom-access: yes
supports-register-dump: yes
supports-priv-flags: yes
dmesg error:
i40e 0000:04:00.0: Rx/Tx is disabled on this device because an unsupported SFP+ module type was detected.
i40e 0000:04:00.0: Refer to the Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Devices User Guide for a list of supported modules.
expect your reply, Thanks
Best wishes,
Alexalice
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Hi,Daniel D
Thank you for your attention and look forward to your reply.
The QSFP+ module is as follows:
AVAGO AFBR-79E3PZ
850nm LASER PROD
21 CFR(J) CLASS 1
PHILIPPINES
QG0601MR
Thanks.
Best wishes,
Alexalice
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Hello Alexalice,
Thank you for the outputs and details. Is the X710 adapter itself an Intel retail adapter or an OEM adapter? Please provide the markings if it is an Intel adapter. Other vendors use different modules, but AFBR-79E3PZ is not validated with any Intel X710 adapter. With the markings from the adapter we will be able to provide more information. Let us know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Daniel D
Intel Customer Support
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Hi,Daniel D
Thank you for your reply, the XL710 adapter marking information is as follows:
ETHERNET CNA XL710-QDA2
932588
XL710QDA2BLK
3CFDFE9E9E94 0616AD J11363-001
Best wishes,
Alexalice
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Hello Alexalice,
Thank you for the markings. The https://www.intel.sg/content/www/xa/en/support/articles/000007045/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html Cohttps://www.intel.com/content/www/xa/en/support/articles/000007045/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html mpatible SFP+ modules states only listed modules are supported by the X710 and other modules will not work. Our recommendation is to use a supported module from the list in the link. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Best regards,
Daniel D
Intel Customer Support
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Hi,Daniel D:
Thank you for your support. We will consider using the Intel QSFP+ module from the list.
If there are any more questions, I will contact you again.
Best wished,
Alexalice
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So, you join the forum just to make a nonsense reply to a 3-year old thread? You forgot to mention using beryllium wire that is encoded by default and can also be used in clothing.
Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
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Hello Alexalice,
Thank you for the reply. Hopefully a supported module will give the desired results. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any other questions.
Best regards,
Daniel D
Intel Customer Support

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