sfp "computer"?

Mon Oct 19 19:37:35 UTC 2015

Qfx5100 and I think ex4600. 

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> On Oct 19, 2015, at 1:13 PM, Colton Conor <colton.conor at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Which new switches are you talking about Jerry? 
> 
>> On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 6:50 AM, Jerry Jones <jjones at danrj.com> wrote:
>> A different approach would be use one of the newer switches from Juniper and run right on the RE if you have those in your network
>> 
>> 
>> On Oct 15, 2015, at 9:24 PM, Baldur Norddahl <baldur.norddahl at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi
>> 
>> Does anyone make a SFP with a system on chip "computer" that you can run a
>> small embedded linux on?
>> 
>> I am sure it can be done because I have a "GPON stick" which is basically a
>> ONU with a small embedded Linux all on a SFP module. Does get fairly hot
>> however.
>> 
>> My application is to run some small things that I feel is missing in my
>> switches/routers. Plug in this imaginary "SFP computer" to enhance the
>> switch with a small Linux. The SFP slot provides both networking and power
>> to the device.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Baldur
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