StarTech.com MASFP10GBSR Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-SR Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-SR Fiber Optical Transceiver - MASFP10GBSR

The StarTech.com MASFP10GBSR is a Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-SR-compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver for network administrators connecting multimode fiber links up to 300 m (984 ft.) at up to 10 Gbps.

Recommended For

• Network administrators connecting compatible 10GbE switch or router ports over existing multimode fiber, especially OM3 runs within the module’s 300 m rating.
• Meraki network teams replacing or adding an MA-SFP-10GB-SR-compatible optic, provided they verify the host device and link with their own equipment.
• IT staff building short-distance 10GbE inter-switch links over multimode fiber, such as connecting switches in the same building where the fiber type and reach fit the link.
• Network operators who want a hot-pluggable fiber optic for replacement or maintenance in compatible 10GbE equipment, with digital diagnostics monitoring available.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• An IT team connects a compatible Meraki access switch to an aggregation or core switch over existing multimode fiber, giving traffic from the access layer a 10GbE uplink when both endpoints and the fiber run support it.
• A business uses a multimode-fiber backbone between wiring closets and installs the module at compatible SFP+ ports to link a remote access switch to the network core; the usable reach depends on the fiber grade and link conditions.
• When a growing office needs more uplink capacity, an administrator can use compatible 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports between the access and distribution layers, helping reduce the chance that the switch uplink becomes the bottleneck for aggregated user and device traffic.
• For a Meraki switch stack, network staff can install compatible modules on multiple fiber uplink ports and configure link aggregation where supported; the links can provide a larger aggregate connection, while actual traffic distribution and failover depend on the network configuration.
• During maintenance, a technician replaces a failed compatible SFP+ optic without shutting down the whole network device; the affected fiber link can return once the replacement, fiber connection, and far-end optic are compatible and functioning.

Spec Summary