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Shop›Switch Tranceivers (GBIC/SFP)›AddOn Linksys MGBLX1 Compatible SFP Transceiver - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module - 1GbE - 1000Base-LX - LC single-mode - up to 10 km - 1310 nm
AddOn Linksys MGBLX1 Compatible SFP Transceiver - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module - 1GbE - 1000Base-LX - LC single-mode - up to 10 km - 1310 nm
£21.29
£25.55 inc. VAT
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Key Features
AddOn Linksys MGBLX1 Compatible SFP Transceiver
SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module
1GbE
1000Base-LX
LC single-mode
up to 10 km
1310 nm
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £21.26 ex-VAT, this is the sort of “just get link up” SFP you’d pick when you’re trying to keep a rack running without paying big-brand prices. The single-mode 1GbE LX with LC and ~10 km reach is a very common spec for enterprise/campus links over fibre, so in the right environment it’s good value—especially if you’re swapping like-for-like optics and you don’t need anything exotic (or higher-speed upgrades). If you’ve got older switches/patch panels that already use 1310 nm LC single-mode, this should be an easy, low-cost fix for a dead port or a spare-in-a-drawer situation.
That said, I wouldn’t treat it like a universal “works with everything” module. Compatibility can be finicky with SFPs—some switch models are picky about vendor/EEPROM behaviour, and you can end up with ports that light but don’t negotiate reliably, or only partially support features like diagnostics. Before you buy, check that the switch manufacturer explicitly supports that module type (or at least that your exact switch model works with compatible SFPs). If you’re building a critical link and downtime is expensive, it’s worth verifying compatibility first; if it’s for a non-critical segment or you’ve got a fallback plan, it’s a sensible budget buy.
Specifications
Product Details
FeatureSFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module
Feature1GbE
Feature1000Base-LX
FeatureLC single-mode
Featureup to 10 km
Feature1310 nm
Identification
Manufacturer PartMGBLX1-AO
EAN821455021958
CategorySWITCHTRA
Weight0.02 kg
RRP£60.38
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