StarTech.com HPE 813874-B21 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ - RJ-45 30m - HPE BladeSystem, c-Class

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re trying to get 10GbE copper connectivity into an HPE BladeSystem (C-Class), this StarTech-compatible SFP+ is a pretty straightforward way to do it without paying the usual “OEM tax.” At £163.76 ex-VAT for a 10GBASE‑T RJ45 module, it’s the kind of price you’d expect to see when you want a reliable link for short/medium runs (here, up to ~30m on Cat6/Cat5e) and you don’t want to redesign the cabling. In day-to-day terms, it’s a “buy it, plug it in, move on” item—assuming your switches/firmware are happy with third-party optics.

That said, there are two honest caveats. First, compatibility can be a little picky on blades/HPE platforms—so make sure you’re matching the exact enclosure/switch generation and that your firmware doesn’t enforce strict module checks. Second, copper 10Gb modules like this generally cost more (and run warmer/pull more power) than optics in many setups—so if you’re planning longer distances, or you can use fiber, you may get better total value by going that route instead.

**Who should buy:** teams with HPE C-Class blade environments who specifically need 10GbE over RJ45 for relatively short distances and want sensible cost control. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone with flexible networking options (because fiber or different interfaces might be cheaper in the long run) or anyone who can’t afford downtime if a third-party module trips compatibility/validation checks.