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StarTech.com Dell EMC SFP-1G-SX Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DDM
£22.96
£27.55 inc. VAT
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Key Features
StarTech.com Dell EMC SFP-1G-SX Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-SX, 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver, 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP, LC Connector, 550m, 850nm, DDM, Mini GBIC Module
Lifetime Warranty (SFP1GSXEMCST)
SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: Dell EMC SFP-1G-SX)
1GbE
1000Base-SX
LC multi-mode
up to 550 m
850 nm
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £22.98 ex-VAT, this kind of compatible StarTech SFP is a pretty decent “get it working” option—especially if you’re trying to bring a link back up without paying Dell’s usual premium. If your network already supports that speed/type and you’re on multimode fibre with LC connectors, it tends to behave like a standard 1GbE SX module in real life: plug in, negotiate cleanly, and you’re done. The “DDM” bit is the sort of practical feature you actually notice later when you’re troubleshooting—being able to see optical levels can save time when links start getting flaky.
That said, I wouldn’t buy these blindly. The biggest reason people waste time is mismatch: wrong fibre type, wrong distance class for their patching/trunk, or a switch model that’s picky about third‑party optics. If you need guaranteed compatibility across multiple switch models, Dell’s own modules (or a brand your switch vendor explicitly lists) will be less hassle. But if you’re maintaining a fairly stable homogenous setup and you just want cost-effective spares for existing SX multimode links, this is exactly the sort of sensible, budget-friendly purchase it’s meant for.
Specifications
Performance
SFP transceiver typeFiber optic
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
Interface typeSFP
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedY
Fiber optic connectorLC
Features
Product colourSilver
Hot-swapY
Mean time between failures (MTBF)53972659 h
Brand compatibilityDell
Compatible productsSFP-1G-SX
Certificates
Compliance certificatesRoHS
CertificationCE, FCC, UL, REACH
Weight & dimensions
Width58.4 mm
Depth13.9 mm
Height12.6 mm
Weight30 g
Packaging content
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Packaging data
Package width90 mm
Package depth115 mm
Package height31 mm
Package weight50 g
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width90 mm
Master (outer) case length115 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code85369010
Master (outer) case height31 mm
Products per master (outer) case1 pc(s)
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