IRF physical interface requirements

Candidate IRF physical interfaces

Use 10GBase-T Ethernet ports, SFP+ ports, and QSFP+ ports for IRF links.

Ports enabled with the MACsec feature cannot be used as IRF physical interfaces. For more information about the MACsec feature, see Security Configuration Guide.

Selecting transceiver modules and cables

When you select transceiver modules and cables, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

For more information about the cables and transceiver modules available for IRF links, see the switch installation guide. For a detailed description of the transceiver modules, see HPE Comware-Based Devices Transceiver Modules User Guide.


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The modules and DAC cables available for IRF links are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of modules and DAC cables for IRF links, contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales representative.