- Cyber Security
How to Implement Security Orchestration and Automation (SOAR)
18 Mar, 2026

£33.24 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
This TP-Link Omada direct-attach SFP+ cable is the kind of sensible “stop faffing around” buy for a small 10GbE setup. If you’re running short links between Omada switches and want something that just plugs in without hunting for patch leads, this is typically good value—especially at ~£27.71 ex‑VAT per cable. In real terms, it’s ideal for top-of-rack to rack-to-rack within the same comms area, where you don’t need the flexibility of optical fibre.
That said, you should only buy it if you’re confident about your link distance and you’re happy to standardise on TP-Link/Omada optics/cabling for consistency. Direct-attach copper is great for short runs, but it’s not the right tool for longer distances or environments where you’ll keep reconfiguring the physical layout. Also, double-check compatibility with your exact switch/SFP+ ports—most work fine, but it’s always better not to assume. If your topology might change, it can be cheaper in the long run to invest in fibre and patching instead, rather than locking yourself into these copper jumpers.

STARTECH
StarTech.com Cisco GLC-FE-100FX Compatible SFP Module, 100BASE-FX, 100Mbps Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver, 100 Mbps, LC Connector, 2km, 1310nm, DDM, Cisco ASR920, IE2000, IE4000 - Lifetime Warranty (SFPF1302C) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module - 100Mb LAN - 100Base-FX - LC multi-mode - up to 2 km - 1310 nm

STARTECH
StarTech.com 10 pack HPE J4858C Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-SX, 1GbE Multi Mode (MMF) Fiber Optic Transceiver, 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP, LC Connector, 550m, 850nm, DDM, HPE 1400, 1700, 1820 - Lifetime Warranty (J4858C10PKST) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: HP J4858C) - 1GbE - 1000Base-SX - LC multi-mode - up to 550 m - 850 nm (pack of 10) - for HPE 1700, 2610, 6120, Switch XL 10/100/1000, HPE Aruba 2530, 2930F 24, 2930F 48, 5406

STARTECH
StarTech.com 10 Pack of HPE J8177C Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-T, SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e, 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP, RJ-45 (Copper) 100m, HPE 1810, 1820, 2530, Mini GBIC Transceiver - Lifetime Warranty (J8177C10PKST) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: HP J8177C) - 1GbE - 1000Base-T - RJ-45 / SFP (mini-GBIC) - up to 100 m (pack of 10) - for HPE 1810, 1910, 20p 10/100/1000, 2610, 3500, 6200, HPE Aruba 2530, 5406, HPE ProCurve 5304

Lenovo
Brocade - SFP+ transceiver module - 10GbE - 10GBase-SR - for System x3100 M5, x3250 M4, x3250 M6, x3300 M4, x3650 M3, x3950 X5, ThinkSystem SR250