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£143.33 inc. VAT
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If you’re buying this as a straight “plug it into the switch and move on” 25GbE long‑reach optics option, this StarTech SFP28 is a pretty sensible choice—especially at £119.63 ex‑VAT. The MSA compliance angle matters in the real world: it typically reduces the hassle of picky switch firmware compatibility, so you’re less likely to get stuck in the limbo of “it should work” (but doesn’t) with certain vendor optics. For £100-ish, it’s also a lot easier to justify than OEM-branded modules when you’re deploying multiple links.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it blindly if you’re not sure your switch vendor supports third‑party optics cleanly (some do better than others). Also, 10km is only useful if you’ve actually got that kind of reach budget after accounting for your fibre quality and patching losses—if your cabling is short/clean you’re paying for capability you won’t use, and if it’s messy you may be disappointed. This is best for standard data-centre / wiring scenarios where you know the link distance and you want reliable, good-value long‑reach 25GbE without overpaying.

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