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How to Configure VLANs with Cisco Meraki
16 Feb, 2026
£144.91 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £120.76 ex‑VAT, this is the kind of SFP you buy when you’ve got existing Aruba/HPE multimode optics in place and you want a like‑for‑like replacement rather than introducing any new variables. If your switch ports are already running short‑reach fibre (typical office/data-centre patching, generally under that 500m ceiling), this is good, sensible value—and it should just slot in and behave like the original. In day-to-day terms: you’re reducing downtime risk and avoiding “will it negotiate/behave correctly?” surprises that you sometimes get with generic optics.
I’d only avoid it if you don’t actually need multimode/SX in the first place. If your cabling is single‑mode (or you’re chasing distance beyond what your fibre plant supports), this will be the wrong tool and you’ll be paying for a fix twice. Also, double-check model/compatibility with the specific HPE/Aruba switch families you mentioned—Aruba gear is usually fine, but it’s worth verifying against your exact chassis/port cards before ordering, especially if you’re standardising across multiple vendors. Overall: buy it if you’re maintaining or expanding an existing Aruba multimode environment; don’t buy it as a generic “any fibre” solution.

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