- Azure Cloud
Azure Kubernetes Service: Is It Right for Your Business?
17 Nov, 2025





£15.20 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
At **£12.68 ex-VAT**, this StarTech SFP+ optical module is the kind of small, budget-friendly part that’s genuinely useful when you just need to get a link up and you don’t want to pay “enterprise pricing” for something simple. If you’re running **10GbE over single-mode fibre** and you know your switch/storage gear expects an **SFP+ LR/DWDM-style long-reach** optic, it’s a decent value for patching a room run or replacing a failed module without disruption. I’d especially recommend it for **server-to-switch**, **switch-to-switch**, or **storage backhaul** where the distances are in that “around the 10km” ballpark and you’re already set up for SMF.
That said, I’d be a bit cautious about your assumptions: optics are one of those areas where compatibility can be picky, even when the listing is clear. Before buying, confirm the **exact switch/model compatibility** and that the vendor’s “DDM” behaviour is accepted by your gear (some platforms are fine, others are fussier about DOM/diagnostics). Also, this isn’t the right buy if you’re looking for short-reach multimode, or if you want guaranteed interchangeability across different brands without checking—optics are notorious for causing “everything looks right, but it won’t link” moments. If you’ve done the compatibility check, though, it’s hard to argue with the price-to-usefulness.

STARTECH
StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub SuperSpeed 5Gbps with Fast Charge Portable USB 3.1/USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Laptop/Desktop Hub, USB Bus Power or Self Powered for High Performance, Mini/Compact - 15W of Shared Power (ST4300MINI) - Hub - 4 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 - desktop - for P/N: USB312SAT3CB, USB315CB2M, USBLT1MWS, USBLT2MBR, USBLT30CMW, USBLTM1MBK, USBLTM1MWH

STARTECH
StarTech.com USB C to DVI Adapter, 1920x1200p, USB-C to DVI-D Adapter, USB Type C to DVI Monitor, Video Converter, Thunderbolt 3 Compatible, USB-C to DVI Dongle, 12" Long Attached Cable - USB C Display Adapter (CDP2DVIEC) - Adapter - single link - USB-C (M) to DVI-I (F) - Thunderbolt 3 - 38 cm - 1200p support - black - for P/N: DVIIDMM10, DVIIDMM15, DVIIDMM20, DVIIDMM6, TB4CDOCK

STARTECH
StarTech.com 20" (50cm) USB C Cable 10Gbps, USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Cable, 100W (5A) Power Delivery Charging, DP Alt Mode, USB-C to C Cord, For USB-C Laptop, Phone, Device, Charge/Sync - Thunderbolt 3 Compatible (USB31CCV50CM) - USB cable - USB-C (M) to USB-C (M) - USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DisplayPort 1.4 /Thunderbolt 3 - 50 cm - 4K support - grey, black - for P/N: DK30C2DAGPD, DK30C2HAGPD

STARTECH
StarTech.com 100 Pack Cable Management Clips, Self Adhesive 6 Slot Cable Comb, Resusable Desktop USB/Computer/Ethernet/AV Cord Organizer/Sticky Cable Holders, Nylon 66 Cable Clamp UL Rated - UL94 V2, M1 Fire Rated (CDM6SCC) - Cable management clip - black - TAA Compliant (pack of 100)