StarTech.com Brocade 57-0000076-01 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-LR - 10GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ - LC 10km - 1310nm - DDM

Product Overview

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At **£12.68 ex-VAT**, this StarTech SFP+ optical module is the kind of small, budget-friendly part that’s genuinely useful when you just need to get a link up and you don’t want to pay “enterprise pricing” for something simple. If you’re running **10GbE over single-mode fibre** and you know your switch/storage gear expects an **SFP+ LR/DWDM-style long-reach** optic, it’s a decent value for patching a room run or replacing a failed module without disruption. I’d especially recommend it for **server-to-switch**, **switch-to-switch**, or **storage backhaul** where the distances are in that “around the 10km” ballpark and you’re already set up for SMF.

That said, I’d be a bit cautious about your assumptions: optics are one of those areas where compatibility can be picky, even when the listing is clear. Before buying, confirm the **exact switch/model compatibility** and that the vendor’s “DDM” behaviour is accepted by your gear (some platforms are fine, others are fussier about DOM/diagnostics). Also, this isn’t the right buy if you’re looking for short-reach multimode, or if you want guaranteed interchangeability across different brands without checking—optics are notorious for causing “everything looks right, but it won’t link” moments. If you’ve done the compatibility check, though, it’s hard to argue with the price-to-usefulness.