Friday rant- optics | ||||||
| posted by Ken Spickler on Feb. 5, 2016, 1:45 a.m. | ||||||
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| (It's Friday somewhere...) I came across this article today that clearly explains why OEM optics are a waste of money. http://packetpushers.net/overpriced-optics-by-oems/ I know it's come up here a few times in the past. I've gotten to the point that I won't buy network hardware that prevents using standard, unbranded (MSA) optics. And when I do end up with kit that locks me into their optics, I'm perfectly happy buying modules flashed by a 3rd party at a 70% savings over the OEM's retail price. Thankfully Juniper and Mellanox don't require it and I hope they don't change that. Ken Spickler Sent from iPhone. Srry for tpos. To unsubscribe from the list send a blank e-mail to mailto:studiosysadmins-discuss-request@studiosysadmins.com?subject=unsubscribe |