Mini GBIC

[wcjennifer]

One our locations was upgraded from multimode to single mode fiber. So we need a mini GBIC for our switches to move over to the new connection. I am looking at the CDWG website and they list an "Extreme Networks compatible" module by Advantage Optics. Has anyone ever used these and are they reliable or should I stick with the Extreme brand? Cost difference is considerable.

Jennifer

 

[ISComms]

I've used over 30 Prologic equivalent GBIC's and XenPaks in my Extreme estate for over three years without any failures or issues. - Lifetime warranty and much, much cheaper

 

[wcjennifer]

Thanks for your opinion. I'm new to the equipment and component buying experience.

 

[tanderson3733]

Extreme documentation will tell you to use only Extreme GBICs, but insider info from Extreme employees and trainers says you can use any compatible GBIC - I'm sure you'll be fine.

 

[cixelsydmai]

We actually buy all our gibs from advantageoptics.com now. They are much cheaper than the ones that extreme resells.

http://www.advantageoptics.com/Extreme-SFP.html

I am not affiliated with them in any way, but we have not had any problems with their products.

HTH