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£63.23 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
At £52.76 ex-VAT, this StarTech 1GbE SFP+ “1000BASE-EX” for single‑mode fibre is the kind of no-drama module that usually does exactly what you need: get a link up over longer distance without paying “brand tax.” The fact it’s MSA compliant and includes DDM is a plus in a real deployment—most decent switches/NMS setups like having optical diagnostics so you can spot aging optics or bad fibre before it turns into a problem call. For a UK SME or smaller reseller project with a couple of long runs, it’s good value.
That said, I’d only recommend it if you’re confident the far-end equipment supports standard, MSA-compatible 1GbE SFPs and you’re matching the optics/fibre correctly (single‑mode and the right connector type). If you’re in an environment where optics compatibility is fussy or you need vendor lock-in for spares/assurance, buy something the same ecosystem as your switch—cheap modules can be fine, but “works today” can still become “won’t negotiate” after a firmware update. Overall: a solid buy for straightforward 1GbE long-reach links where diagnostics matter; less ideal if you need maximum peace of mind across mixed vendor gear.

STARTECH
StarTech.com HPE 455886-B21 Compatible SFP+ Module, 10GBASE-LR, 10GbE Single Mode (SMF) Fiber Optic Transceiver, LC 10km, 1310nm DDM, HPE BladeSystem 562SFP+ 560SFP+, Mini GBIC Transceiver - Lifetime Warranty (455886-B21-ST) - SFP+ transceiver module (equivalent to: HP 455886-B21) - 10GbE - 10GBase-LR - LC single-mode - up to 10 km - 1310 nm - for HPE SimpliVity 380 Gen10 Node, 380 Gen9 Node, Virtual Connect Flex-10

STARTECH
StarTech.com Extreme Networks 10302 Compatible SFP+ Module, 10GBASE-LR, 10GbE Single Mode (SMF) Fiber Optic Transceiver, 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+, LC 10km, 1310nm, DDM, Mini GBIC Module - Lifetime Warranty (10302-ST) - SFP+ transceiver module (equivalent to: Extreme Networks 10302) - 10GbE - 10GBase-LR - LC single-mode - up to 10 km - 1310 nm

STARTECH
StarTech.com Dell EMC SFP-1G-SX Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-SX, 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver, 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP, LC Connector, 550m, 850nm, DDM, Mini GBIC Module - Lifetime Warranty (SFP1GSXEMCST) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: Dell EMC SFP-1G-SX) - 1GbE - 1000Base-SX - LC multi-mode - up to 550 m - 850 nm

Lenovo
Lenovo - SFP+ transceiver module - iSCSI, 1GbE - RJ-45 - for ThinkSystem DE4000, DE4000H Hybrid, ThinkSystem DM Series 3U, ThinkSystem DM3000, DM5000