StarTech.com SFP-10GBASE-LR-ST 10Gbps 1310nm LC 10km Transceiver

Network upgrades can stall when you need fast, reliable fibre links but your existing modules can’t reach the distance required. The StarTech.com SFP-10GBASE-LR-ST 10Gbps 1310nm LC 10km Transceiver is a hot-swappable SFP+ transceiver that delivers 10 Gbps over single-mode fibre up to 10 km, giving you the bandwidth and reach you need without costly downtime.

Key Features of a 10 Gbps transceiver

• Wavelength: 1310 nm. Optimised for long-reach single-mode fibre, ensuring stable signals over many kilometres.
• Data Rate: 10 Gbps. Provides full 10-gigabit Ethernet speed for demanding applications.
• Fibre Type: Single Mode Fiber. Supports the low-attenuation cable needed for long distances.
• Connector: LC. Standard LC connector makes it easy to mate with existing infrastructure.
• Max Distance: 10 km (6.2 mi). Enables campus-wide or inter-building connections without repeaters.
• MTBF: 646,156,559 hours. Extremely high reliability reduces the risk of unexpected failures.
• Power Consumption: 1.3 W. Low power draw helps keep overall rack power usage down.
• DDM: Yes. Digital Diagnostics Monitoring lets you track temperature, voltage and optical performance in real time.
• Form Factor: Plug-in module. Simple insertion into any MSA-compliant SFP+ slot.
• Warranty: Lifetime. Backed by a lifetime warranty and multilingual technical support for peace of mind.

Why Choose a StarTech.com transceiver

If you manage a data centre, office campus or remote site, you know that fibre upgrades often involve juggling compatibility, distance limits and downtime. Many transceivers either fall short on reach or lack the diagnostics to troubleshoot issues quickly. This StarTech.com SFP+ transceiver is designed to fit any MSA-compliant switch or router, giving you a seamless upgrade path that eliminates the guesswork and keeps your network running smoothly.

Benefits of StarTech.com transceiver

• **Reliability:** Lifetime warranty and over 600 million hours MTBF mean you can count on continuous operation.
• **Ease of Upgrade:** Hot-swappable design lets you replace or add modules without powering down equipment.
• **Performance Insight:** Built-in DDM provides live health data, helping you prevent problems before they affect users.
• **Energy Efficiency:** Only 1.3 W power use keeps rack power budgets under control.
• **Future-Proof:** 10 Gbps speed and 10 km reach support growing bandwidth demands for years to come.

Usages of a 10 Gbps transceiver

The 10 Gbps transceiver is ideal for connecting core switches across campus buildings, linking data-centre racks over long fibre runs, extending high-speed storage networks, and providing reliable backhaul for high-performance computing clusters. Its long-reach capability and diagnostics make it a perfect fit for any environment where speed and uptime are critical.

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