Transaceivers - Original vs Compatible - Thoughts

[maxrebo]

Hi,

Just looking in to purchasing some transceivers we need for a project, what's everyone's views on using compatibles over original Aruba transceivers?

 

Thanks

[DalekSec]

Used compatibles most of the time, no issues

[fiza]

I've used https://www.fs.com/uk transceivers for years. Only every had one issue and they sent a replacement transceiver out quickly.

[synaesthesia]

Ditto with fs.com. Under £30 compared to over £300 in most cases, no brainer. Full warranty too, and you could even keep plenty of spares and still be quids in.

[Davit2005]

Same here, used ipolex for home 10Gb Aruba switches, no problems.

[pete]

Compatibles, usually from FS.

 

We keep a 10Gb and 1Gb original around for those "see, it's the same problem with a branded transciever" moments when support insists on ticking a box on their script.

[ITGURU]

Always genuine. Had high failure rates on +ADDON networks modules on inherited networks.

[DrCheese]

Have always used compatible, no issues. As others have said, keep a legit one around to avoid the blame game if you ever have any issues.

[Mr.Ben]

I have to pipe in here :-). One of the reasons we moved to Unifi was that official transceivers only cost £12 each for 1G!

[Norphy]

I swore off compatible transceivers after a firmware update on the switch knocked out half our network because the switch detected the transceivers were third party after the update.

 

It’s a crappy tactic from HPE/Aruba, I won’t deny it, but after that I always used genuines for peace of mind

[mikkydoos]

Compatibles here.... as long as you get the correct manufacturer specific coded transceiver you're OK.

 

GBICs.com are reasonably priced... you might also want to look at Direct Access cables if you're patching in fairly close proximity.

[chazzy2501]

I used compatibles, that were "altered" to work with my HP switches. Worked for 7 years no issues. (1/10th the cost)

[StephenPink]

ALWAYS FS.com. For the cost saving, can have 10 spares. And 1 genuine on standby if needed for support