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£273.23 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
If you’re running a Cisco Meraki stack (MS225/MX400/MS250) and you specifically need a 10GbE LR SFP+ for single-mode fibre, this StarTech-compatible module is usually a sensible, cheaper alternative to the OEM optic. The key real-world win here is simple: it gets you the distance you expect on LC SMF links without forcing you into Meraki’s pricing. Also, DDM support tends to be non-negotiable in day-to-day operations—being able to monitor optics health makes troubleshooting a lot less of a guessing game.
That said, I’d only buy this if your environment is “known good”: matching the correct wavelength/type of fibre (single-mode), correct link budgeting, and your Meraki platform’s compatibility in practice. With compatible optics, the occasional gotcha is that some combinations can be pickier than others (firmware/port behaviour), so you want confidence you’re not going to end up in compatibility limbo. At £228 ex-VAT, it’s not a budget impulse buy—so for short runs where you don’t need LR, you may get better value elsewhere, and for mission-critical links I’d still sanity-check against your current BOM/accepted optics list before ordering in bulk.

STARTECH
StarTech.com Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-LX/LH, 1GbE Single Mode (SMF) Fiber Optic Transceiver, 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP, LC Connector, 10km, 1310nm, DDM, Firepower - Lifetime Warranty (GLCLHSMDST) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: Cisco GLC-LH-SMD) - 1GbE - 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-LH - LC - up to 10 km - 1310 nm - for P/N: IES101G2SFPW, IES101GP2SFW

STARTECH
StarTech.com Cisco GLC-TE Compatible Module, 1000BASE-T Copper Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver, SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e 100m Extended Temp, Cisco Firepower, IE 2000, C9500, C2960 - Lifetime Warranty (GLCTEST) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: Cisco GLC-TE) - 1GbE - 1000Base-T - RJ-45 - up to 100 m

STARTECH
StarTech.com Cisco SFP-GE-T Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-T, SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e, 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45 (Copper) 100m, Cisco IE3400, IE3300, IE3200, 1000MbE Mini GBIC Transceiver - Lifetime Warranty (SFPC1110) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module - 1GbE - 1000Base-TX - RJ-45 - up to 100 m - for P/N: MCM1110SFP

Dell
Dell Networking - QSFP+ transceiver module - 40GbE - 40GBASE-SR - up to 150 m - 850 nm - for Networking N4032, N4064, PowerEdge T130, T330, T430, T630, PowerSwitch S4112, S5212, S5224