StarTech.com HPE JD094B-BX40-U Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF)

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If you’re looking to get an HPE switch/SFP+ interface working on a budget, this kind of compatible BiDi module can be a sensible “keep the lights on” purchase. At £27.10 ex‑VAT, you’re paying for convenience more than anything—useful when the alternative is waiting on lead times or paying the premium for OEM parts. It’s a good fit for short/medium runs where you want to use single strand SMF with BiDi optics, and you’re confident the rest of your link (cabling, patching, and the SFP+ cages/firmware) is set up correctly.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this unless you’re comfortable with the usual compatibility caveats of third‑party optics. In practice, some environments are picky: certain HPE firmware versions, stricter DOM handling, or marginal optics can lead to flapping links that are annoying to troubleshoot. If you need maximum reliability (or you’re supporting a site with strict change windows), spend a little more for OEM or a module with very clear compatibility guidance. Also, note the product category you’ve shown (“Privacy Filters”) doesn’t line up with what this item is—so make sure you’re buying the right SKU for the SFP+ module itself, not a misclassified listing.

Overall: buy it if you’re cost-conscious, the link distance matches what you’re planning, and you’ve got a straightforward deployment. Skip it if this is mission-critical and you can’t afford optical/module oddities during commissioning.