HPE Networking Instant On - SFP+ transceiver module - 10GbE - 10GBase-LR - SFP+ / LC single-mode - up to 10 km - for HPE Aruba 2930F 12, 2930M 40, 6200F 12, 6200M 24, 6300, 6405 48, 6405 96, 64XX, CX 8360

Product Overview

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This is the sort of “sleep at night” transceiver you buy when you’ve got an HPE-Aruba ecosystem and you want dependable optics without playing compatibility roulette. At £1,035.43 ex-VAT it’s not a bargain, so you should only be considering it if you genuinely need **10GbE single‑mode (LR-class reach)** for a real link distance—e.g., server-to-switch or switch-to-switch runs where you can’t just use short-range optics. If your environment is already structured around HPE/Aruba gear, the value is mainly in reduced troubleshooting and predictable operation (as opposed to cheaper generics that can be fine… until they aren’t).

Who should buy it: HPE switch owners (the models you listed) who need to populate SFP+ ports for a **longer single-mode fibre run** and want guaranteed behavior with the platform. Who should *not*: anyone trying to fill ports “just because” or where the link is short—because the high price means you’ll pay a lot for reach you don’t need. Also, if you’re cost-optimising and you don’t have a strict requirement for HPE-branded optics, it’s worth checking whether your switch tolerates third-party modules (and what the support story looks like). In short: buy it if LR reach is required and you want certainty; skip it if you’re paying for distance you’ll never use.