How do I get past "SFP Validation Failed" on a SFP-GE-T transceiver on a Nexus 5548UP?

Question

I inserted a SFP-GE-T (Gigabit RJ-45) transceiver in my Nexus 5548UP and I got "access down" "SFP Validation Failed" in show interface.

According to the Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers Compability Matrix the SFP-GE-T is compatible with the 5548UP.

Totally valid question @Zypher. Reseating doesn't fix it for me :) — Alain O'Dea, Dec 13 '11 at 02:27
Are you sure it's not counterfeit? Did you check the serial number? — MikeyB, Dec 14 '11 at 20:23

score 7 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 13 '11 at 02:29

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Configure the port as speed 1000 before inserting the SFP-GE-T transceiver.

If you have the transceiver inserted already, remove it and then set speed 1000 on the port. Upon re-insertion the SFP should come up :)

answered Dec 13 '11 at 02:29

Alain O'Dea

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