Is this a fake Cisco SFP+ transceiver?
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Based only on a picture, it looks like a standard SFP-10G-SR. Looks like it was manufactured in 2007 according to the markings. Have you had any problems with it?
None whatsoever, it's just my nephew was going on about there being a lot of fake Cisco transceivers out there in the wild and although they do the job, the question mark is on their longevity or possibly even safety (potential fire hazard). I have a few of this exact same design and build so thought I'd ask just in case as I've noticed a few different designs.
I've had no issues using non-cisco sourced SFP's and SFP+'s in their switches. So long as their coded as cisco, they work just as well as the $1000 ones your VAR will sell you. In my experience, fs.com is a great option for this.
Quick take on Authentic vs Fake vs Generic... There's only a couple of major manufacturers of the sub components and similarly only a couple of companies who assemble them into finished products. The major difference is the specifications, testing and finally vendor coding to identify the products when put into specific devices.
I'm not sure how many people are out there trying to make a fake Cisco SFP+ but that would be something I'd try to stay away from... If you want to by an Authentic Vendor part, look for a reputable seller, specifically ones that buy used equipment from big companies and resell it. They have no reason to deal with fake products and are pretty good at spotting fakes. They usually buy in bulk and may have new in the box/package product at a significant discount along with used product.
Now using a high quality Generic that isn't trying to pass itself off as an Authentic MFG part you usually get a high quality and close to the original vendors product. They typically come with warranties and don't need to be sold used to get a good price.
Case in point is FS.com. Their Transceivers and Cables are well known to be high quality, carry a 5 year warranty and can be coded to work in just about any MFG's gear.
They have a Cisco SFP-10G-SR Compatable, 10GBASE-SR SFP+ 850nm 300m DOM Transceiver Module (Standard) for $18.
While you could save a couple of bucks trying to by a used Authentic Cisco product, I'd rather get the FS.com with a 5 year warranty vs dealing with a potential fake or a used part that you don't know how well it was handled throughout its lifetime.
I'm not sure how many people are out there trying to make a fake Cisco SFP+ but that would be something I'd try to stay away from... If you want to by an Authentic Vendor part, look for a reputable seller, specifically ones that buy used equipment from big companies and resell it. They have no reason to deal with fake products and are pretty good at spotting fakes. They usually buy in bulk and may have new in the box/package product at a significant discount along with used product.
Now using a high quality Generic that isn't trying to pass itself off as an Authentic MFG part you usually get a high quality and close to the original vendors product. They typically come with warranties and don't need to be sold used to get a good price.
Case in point is FS.com. Their Transceivers and Cables are well known to be high quality, carry a 5 year warranty and can be coded to work in just about any MFG's gear.
They have a Cisco SFP-10G-SR Compatable, 10GBASE-SR SFP+ 850nm 300m DOM Transceiver Module (Standard) for $18.
While you could save a couple of bucks trying to by a used Authentic Cisco product, I'd rather get the FS.com with a 5 year warranty vs dealing with a potential fake or a used part that you don't know how well it was handled throughout its lifetime.
dual rate of fixed rate ?
fs.com has fixed rate ones it looks like, but I didn’t at a glance see dual rate. - Cisco SFP-25G-SR-S Compatible 25GBASE-SR SFP28 Transceiver Module
the biggest change to the dual rate Cisco ones is the pull tabs on the 10/25g modules , well and they support 25g
I didn’t see any. Maybe ask somebody you know who gets a good discount on Cisco transceivers, they are not cheap buy should be around $200 for a brand new genuine one vs $50 for FS seems not that bad. I have to check the cost but just memory, they are very close to standard 10G price.
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