AddOn Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR Compatible SFP+ Transceiver - SFP+ transceiver module (equivalent to: Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR) - 10GbE - 10GBase-LR - LC single-mode - up to 10 km - 1310 nm - for Cisco Meraki MX100, MX400, MX600, MX80, Cloud Managed Ethernet Aggregation Switch MS420

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £84.91 ex-VAT, this is the kind of SFP+ transceiver you buy when you’ve got Meraki hardware and you just need it to “work and move on.” In day-to-day terms, these LR optics are ideal for connecting to a fibre link where you’re stretching the distance but staying in a sensible, stable single-mode environment. If you’re maintaining MX or MS networking and you’re trying to keep replacement costs down versus buying the most expensive branded option, this is a good value play—*assuming* your partner/ISP fibre patching and optics budget are already well understood.

The only real “don’t buy” situation is when you’re hoping a compatible module will magically fix a questionable link: if your fibre is marginal, your light budget is tight, or your end equipment is picky, you’ll waste time troubleshooting rather than benefiting from the lower price. For MX100/400/600/MX80 and MS420 users, I’d buy this if you’re doing planned maintenance, replacing failed optics, or adding capacity to an existing known-good fibre run. But if you’re still designing the link or unsure about transceiver compatibility expectations in your specific setup, it’s worth validating first (or trialing) so you don’t trade £80-something savings for a few hours of grief.