[AusNOG] HPE Synergy 12000 - Virtual Connect SE 100Gb F32 Module - Generic QSFP optics

[Drikus Brits]

Hi Folks,

Hoping to hear from operators in this group that have deployed HPE
Synergy 12k chassis, VC-100GB-F32 ic-modules and 40Gb generic optics
instead of genuine HPE/Finisar optics.

I'm having some issues with 3rd party optics (not fs.com ones) that
appear to corrupt the interconnect module/port and subsequently
require a restart of the interconnect module for it to correctly pick
up even genuine optic information.

What is the experience like with 3rd parties on these chassis,
workable or stay away?

Regards,
Drikus.