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Shop›USB Cables & Adapters›StarTech.com MSA Compliant SFP+ Transceiver Module - 10GBase-BX (Upstream)~MSA Uncoded SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 Gigabit Ethernet Bi-Directional (BiDi) Fiber Single Strand SFP+ (Upstream) - LC 10km
StarTech.com MSA Compliant SFP+ Transceiver Module - 10GBase-BX (Upstream)~MSA Uncoded SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 Gigabit Ethernet Bi-Directional (BiDi) Fiber Single Strand SFP+ (Upstream) - LC 10km
£90.98
£109.18 inc. VAT
Out of Stock(0)MPN: SFP-10GB-BX-U-STA-ST
🚚 Next-day delivery £4.95
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Key Features
StarTech.com MSA Uncoded SFP+ Module, 10GBASE-BX, 10 Gigabit Ethernet Upstream BiDi Fiber Single Strand SFP+ SMF, LC 10km, Bi-Directional SFP+ Transceiver Module (Mini-GBIC), Upstream BiDi
Lifetime Warranty (SFP-10GB-BX-U-STA-ST)
SFP+ transceiver module
10GbE
10GBase-BX-U
LC single-mode
up to 10 km
1270 nm / 1330 nm
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
At £91 ex-VAT, this looks like a pretty sensible “keep the lights on” purchase if you know exactly what you’re replacing. StarTech’s MSA-compliant approach is generally dependable for mixed-vendor environments, and the big practical win here is the BiDi angle: it lets you run 10G over a single fibre using a pair of wavelengths, which can be a lifesaver when you’ve only got one strand available in an existing duct or patch panel. If your current switch/router supports 10GBase-BX and you’ve already confirmed the upstream direction and LC interface match, then this is the kind of module that’ll slot in with minimal drama and do the job without you having to rework cabling.
Where I’d be cautious is the usual SFP+ gotchas: you *must* match the “upstream”/“downstream” behaviour for your link partner and ensure your optics pair is intended for BiDi on single-strand fibre at your target distance. Also, don’t expect this to be a bargain if you’re buying it “just in case”—SFP/optics compatibility is easy to get wrong, and when it is, it’s not a quick workaround. If you’re repairing one specific link with known requirements, it’s good value; if you’re trying to upgrade or retrofit without pulling specs for the existing transceiver pair, I’d hold off and verify first.
Specifications
Performance
SFP transceiver typeFiber optic
Maximum data transfer rate10000 Mbit/s
Interface typeSFP+
Single-mode fiber (SMF) supportedY
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedN
Features
Product colourSilver
Hot-swapY
Brand compatibilityMSA Compliant
Power
Power consumption (typical)1.3 W
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC, UL
Weight & dimensions
Weight24 g
Packaging content
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Packaging data
Package width90 mm
Package depth115 mm
Package height31 mm
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width90 mm
Master (outer) case length115 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code85369010
Master (outer) case height31 mm
Products per master (outer) case1 pc(s)
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