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Air-Gapped Backups: Maximum Protection for Critical Data
18 Jan, 2026




£227.22 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
If you’ve got an HPE/Aruba-style switch that’s picky about optics, this StarTech “compatible” SFP+ is the kind of module that usually does exactly what you want: restores 10GbE over single‑mode fibre without paying the HPE tax. £189.66 ex‑VAT is not “cheap-cheap”, but it’s in the sensible zone for a 10km, LR‑class transceiver where you really do need distance and don’t want to guess. The DDM support is a practical bonus for day‑to‑day operations—being able to see optical levels helps troubleshooting long before you’re in an outage.
Who should buy: teams running 10GbE over single‑mode fibre from an HPE 2540/2920/2930M (or similar optics-friendly models), and anyone who wants a reliable, supported‑enough replacement in a managed environment. Who should think twice: if you’re on the very latest HPE firmware/software and you’ve had “third-party optics detected” issues before, I’d test one module first—compatible optics can be hit-or-miss depending on hardware revision and policy settings. Also, if you only need short reach, you’re paying for distance you won’t use. Net: good value for the right gear and reach, but don’t buy a full batch without confirming compatibility in your specific switch slot/firmware.

Dell
Dell - SFP+ transceiver module - 10GbE - 10GBase-SR - up to 300 m - for PowerEdge FC640, R240, R530, R540, R630, R640, R6415, R730, R740, R7415, R7425, R840, R930

STARTECH
StarTech.com Juniper EX-SFP-1GE-T Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-T, SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e, 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP, RJ-45 (Copper) 100m, 1Gbps/1000Mbps Mini GBIC Transceiver SFP Module - Lifetime Warranty (EXSFP1GETST) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: Juniper EX-SFP-1GE-T) - 1GbE - 1000Base-T - RJ-45 - up to 100 m

STARTECH
StarTech.com HPE 813874-B21 Compatible SFP+ Module, 10GBASE-T, SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e, 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+, RJ-45 (Copper) 30m, HPE BladeSystem, c-Class, Mini GBIC SFP+ Transceiver - Lifetime Warranty (813874B21ST) - SFP+ transceiver module (equivalent to: HP 813874-B21) - 10GbE - 10GBase-T - RJ-45 - up to 30 m

STARTECH
StarTech.com HPE J8177C Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-T, SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e, 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP, RJ-45 (Copper) 100m, HPE 1810, 1820, 2530, 1Gbps Mini GBIC Transceiver SFP - Lifetime Warranty (J8177CST) - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: HP J8177C) - 1GbE - 1000Base-T - RJ-45 / SFP (mini-GBIC) - up to 100 m - for HPE 1810, 1910, 20p 10/100/1000, 2610, 3500, 6200, HPE Aruba 2530, 5406, HPE ProCurve 5304