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Shop›Switch Tranceivers (GBIC/SFP)›StarTech.com MSA Compliant SFP+ Transceiver Module - 10GBASE-T~MSA Uncoded SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ - RJ-45 30m
StarTech.com MSA Compliant SFP+ Transceiver Module - 10GBASE-T~MSA Uncoded SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ - RJ-45 30m
£168.40
£202.08 inc. VAT
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Key Features
StarTech.com MSA Uncoded Compatible SFP+ Module, 10GBASE-T, SFP to RJ45 (Copper) for Cat6 and Cat5e, 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+, RJ-45 (Copper) 30m, 10Gbps Transceiver SFP+ Copper Module
Lifetime Warranty (SFP10GBTST)
SFP+ transceiver module
10GbE
10GBase-T, 10GBase-X
RJ-45
up to 30 m
TAA Compliant
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £168.67 ex-VAT, this is the kind of “do I really need to pay for branded?” SFP+ 10GBASE‑T option that’s worth considering **only if** you’re trying to keep costs down and you’re confident your switch port and cabling plan are solid. StarTech is usually a safe bet in the UK for spares and replacements, and the MSA/compliance angle matters in the real world because it reduces the chances of picky optics behaviour. That said, 10GBASE‑T over SFP+ is inherently a bit of a compromise versus optics over fibre—it's more power/heat and the link quality becomes more about the copper and installation standard than the transceiver itself.
**Who should buy:** anyone using a compatible switch that already has SFP+ 10GBASE‑T support and needs a reliable RJ45 uplink/spare for **around 30m** on Cat6/Cat5e (and has decent cabling practices). It’s also a pragmatic choice for SMB/MSP environments where downtime and replacement lead time matter, and where you don’t want to overspend on OEM parts.
**Who should think twice:** if you’re planning lots of long runs, operating in very noisy cabling environments, or you’ve got “mixed/unknown” cabling—fibre would usually be the cleaner, more predictable answer. Also, if your switch is older or particularly strict, it’s worth validating compatibility first (because while compliance helps, real-world firmware quirks still happen).
Specifications
Performance
SFP transceiver typeCopper
Maximum data transfer rate10000 Mbit/s
Interface typeSFP+
Maximum transfer distance30 m
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3an
Features
Product colourSilver
Housing materialZinc steel
Hot-Plug supportY
Brand compatibilityMSA Compliant
Power
Power consumption (typical)2.3 W
Certificates
Compliance certificatesRoHS
CertificationCE, FCC
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Weight & dimensions
Width13.9 mm
Depth70 mm
Height12.6 mm
Weight28 g
Packaging content
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Packaging data
Package width74 mm
Package depth120 mm
Package height30 mm
Package weight60 g
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