AddOn - SFP+ transceiver module (equivalent to: Dell SFP-10G-SR) - 10GbE - 10GBase-SR - LC multi-mode - up to 300 m - 850 nm - TAA Compliant

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For £29.20 ex‑VAT, this AddOn SFP+ (Dell SFP-10G-SR equivalent) is the kind of sensible, low-cost buy that often makes sense for “replace like-for-like” situations. If you’ve already got multimode fibre runs in place (LC, shortish distances) and your switch/server expects a standard 10GbE SR module, it’s an easy way to get an interface back up without paying the premium that branded optics can command. In day-to-day terms: it’s a good fit for racks where uptime matters and spares are cheap to hold.

That said, I’d only recommend it where you *know* the link budget and compatibility are covered. Cheap optics are usually fine, but occasionally you’ll hit finicky firmware/compatibility issues with certain switch models or optics monitoring setups—so if you’re deploying this into a mission-critical core without a proven history, I’d test in advance. Also, “up to 300 m” depends heavily on fibre quality, patch leads, and cleanliness; if your cabling is borderline, this won’t magically fix it. Net: buy it for spares, lab/edge use, and routine replacements on compatible multimode links; think twice for long/borderline runs or environments where optics behavior is tightly controlled.