So can you see the SFP interface as one of the two or three interfaces in the QNAP configuration page? If you can see it, can you then assign a static I.P. to the SFP module? You said QNAP was remoting into your NAS or is that something coming up later?
Lumin X1 Fiber Optic Network Discussions
- Thread starter wklie
- Start date
streamer_noob
New member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2019
- Messages
- 37
They have checked and confirmed settings to be all ok.
They are asking me if they could test setting up virtual switch
Let me how how I can assign a static ip to the Adapter 3 on the NAS
Control Panel -----> Network and Virtual Switch ----> Go to the three vertical dots to the right of the adapter ------> Configure -----> Setup IPV4 ----> mine is 192.168.1.xx (set yours to something you can remember), subnet mask 255.255.255.255 (/24) and the gateway is the address of your router (192.168.1.1 in my case). Jumbo Frame is 1500.
If you can do that then I guess disconnect the copper and reconnect and try fiber.
If you can do that then I guess disconnect the copper and reconnect and try fiber.
streamer_noob
New member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2019
- Messages
- 37
Thank. I will try later
streamer_noob
New member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2019
- Messages
- 37
Tried but Qfinder Pro still could not detect the NAS..... Very likely I bought the wrong SFP module (SMF/MMF GE-S-2) instead of the GE-L module
https://www.fs.com/products/48928.html
Fiber cable is SMF:
https://www.fs.com/products/68296.html
CISCO switch is using SFP and my NAS is a SFP+ port. Anyway, to handshake these 2 devices with the right SFP modules?
Happy that my X1 is playing beautifully via fiber now....was out of action for the past week
streamer_noob
New member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2019
- Messages
- 37
After listening to the X1 on fiber for a couple of days, my 1st impressions are:
1. More treble extensions
2. Lack of bass extensions (more highs than lows)
3. when played at louder volumes, overall SQ is cleaner but sharper
4. SQ is more clinical
I will switch to copper to determine my preference
X1 run-in almost 400 hrs ....
Keen to know your feedback after you switched to fiber.....
1. More treble extensions
2. Lack of bass extensions (more highs than lows)
3. when played at louder volumes, overall SQ is cleaner but sharper
4. SQ is more clinical
I will switch to copper to determine my preference
X1 run-in almost 400 hrs ....
Keen to know your feedback after you switched to fiber.....
My X1 has been running non-stop for three weeks or around 504 hours and have never run it on copper having chosen fiber for any possible benefits of galvanic isolation from the network and because I like new technology. I also moved all of my home theater source units and AV processor to fiber as well just in case.
Let us know your preference!
- Thread Author
- #168
Is this with the 2km SFP module or the 10km ones you ordered later? Note that different SFP module may sound different.
streamer_noob
New member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2019
- Messages
- 37
Hi Pete
I m using the 1st order of SFP from fs.com
My 2nd order of 10km is arriving on 9th
I m using the 1st order of SFP from fs.com
My 2nd order of 10km is arriving on 9th
Please define different. I do respect your opinion and want to make sure I am using the correct infrastructure.
streamer_noob
New member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2019
- Messages
- 37
Gosh if every sfp sounds different then we will be collecting loads of modules in no time lol...
We roll tubes so now maybe it's time to roll SFPs. On a lighter note, I am beginning to get concerned that the fuse in the X1's power supply can be improved but, of course, I am saying this with a certain amount of sarcasm because I have never been able to hear the difference a fuse makes.
- Thread Author
- #173
If it plays music normally then it is correct. As for different SFP module sounding different, a dealer helped demonstrate Lumin X1 with different SFP modules (against copper Ethernet) and different fiber. Different visitors liked the SQ from different SFP modules. I think 1310nm single mode SFP got more votes - I believe this is consistent with other subjective reports of non-Lumin fiber setup from another forum. A few people preferred copper Ethernet.
Just to confirm, you are using an SFP+ in both the CISCO switch and the QNAP NAS and appropriate fiber to connect the switch and the NAS? I may have been reading too deeply but the switch and the NAS should use the same SFPs (at least they do in my system).
streamer_noob
New member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2019
- Messages
- 37
The Cisco switch is SFP port and I am using SFP module.
The NAS port is SFP+ and I tried using SFP module and the NAS could not be detected
The X1 is using SFP module connected to the Cisco SFP port and is working fine
Does it mean that SFP+ port on the NAS can only handshake with a Switch that has a SFP+ port and not SFP port?
I don't know the answer to that only that I have like SFP modules on my setup. It's worth a try, IMHO, to put the same modules in the NAS and its port on the switch and see.
streamer_noob
New member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2019
- Messages
- 37
Just received it. Will test later and update here
Update: NAS still cannot be detected despite using 10km SFP modules on the Cisco and NAS SFP ports (NAS is a SFP+ port)
Looks like both NAS and Switch must have identical SFP or SFP+ ports. Proves that handshake not possible if one port is SFP and the other port is SFP+
I would have thought SFP+ port can support SFP modules
i have had the opposite experience with my fiber network... there are devices with SFP ports and devices with SFP+ ports; and SFP+ ports are backward compatible with SFP modules.
it is essential to assure compatibility across all components in the chain including the fiber cable. fwiw: i bought all the gear from the same manufacturer and confirmed ahead of time that everything was compatible.