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At £32 ex-VAT, this is the sort of “it just needs to work” optics you buy for day-to-day networking without paying the premium for brand-name parts. StarTech’s compatible QSFP+ modules with DDM are generally a good fit when you’ve got straightforward 40GbE multimode links and you want reliable reach and visibility (DDM helps you spot aging optics before they become outages). If you’re running Arista-style environments or mixed-brand gear where you’ve already confirmed the module type is supported, this is good value and a sensible way to keep spares on the shelf.
Why you might *not* buy it: compatible optics are only as safe as your switch’s compatibility list and your fibre plant. If your links are unusual, you’re pushing the distance limits, or your vendor is strict about optics authentication, you may get warnings, limited functionality, or refusal to link—something you really don’t want at 2am. Also, for production-critical links, I’d sanity-check compatibility with your exact switch model and fibre type/vendor before scaling purchases. For someone who just needs multiple 40GbE SR4 drops and wants cost-effective spares, it’s a solid choice; for “unknown compatibility” or mission-critical change windows, I’d be more cautious.

STARTECH
StarTech.com Cisco SFP-10G-SR-X Compatible SFP+ Module, 10GBASE-SR, 10GbE MMF Optic Transceiver, LC Connector, 300m, 850nm, DDM, Cisco Firepower, ASR9000, C9300, Mini GBIC Transceiver - Lifetime Warranty (SFP10GSRXST) - SFP+ transceiver module (equivalent to: Cisco SFP-10G-SR-X) - 10GbE - 10GBase-SR - LC multi-mode - up to 300 m - 850 nm

STARTECH
StarTech.com Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module 1000BASE-LH 1GbE Single Mode (SMF) Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP LC 20km, 1310nm, DDM, Cisco Firepower, IE2000 - Lifetime Warranty (SFPG1320C) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module - 1GbE - 1000Base-LH - LC single-mode - up to 20 km - 1310 nm - for P/N: ET91000LCOAM, IES101002SFP, IES101G2SFPW, IES101GP2SFW, MCM1110SFP, PEX1000SFP2

ALLIED TELESIS
Allied Telesis AT SPFX/2 - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module - 100Mb LAN - 100Base-FX - LC multi-mode - up to 2 km - 1310 nm - for CentreCOM AT-GS980M/52PS, AT-SH230-28GP, AT-x230-52GT, AT-x230L-17GT

STARTECH
StarTech.com 10 pack HPE J4859C Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-LX, 1GbE Single Mode SMF/MMF Optic Transceiver, 1 Gigabit Ethernet, LC Connector 10km, 1310nm DDM, HPE 1400 1700, Mini GBIC - Lifetime Warranty (J4859C10PKST) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: HP J4859C) - 1GbE - 1000Base-LX - LC - up to 10 km - 1310 nm (pack of 10) - for HPE 1700, 2610, 93XX, Switch XL 10/100/1000, HPE Aruba 2530, 2930F 24, 2930F 48, 5406