With the prices of technology and networking equipment steadily rising and Tech budgets struggling to keep up, it is obvious why every network admin, Purchasing Clerk and IT buyer out there, are looking for ways to balance their budgets. There are a number of ways to help reduce your costs on your network equipment, and buying cisco compatible optics is a major one.
The reason why most people shy away from 3rd party optics is due to the many misconceptions surrounding compatible optics in the market place. The fact of the matter is, most of the negative things that you hear about 3rd party optics are just plain not true. Here at Data Networks International, we understand that you may have concerns. It is our ultimate goal to put your mind at ease and assure our customers that any product that they purchase from us, be it a cisco compatible optic or a refurbished cisco switch, will be top quality.
Here are 5 important things you need to know about 3rd Party Compatible Optics:
Same Quality Standards:
Your Trusted Source For Compatible Optics!
All Optics are created Equal. No really! The fact of the matter is, many big name OEM’s like Cisco and Juniper do not even make their own Optics. In fact, they buy them from Designated Optic Manufacturers, which basically means, that 3rd Party Optics are most likely made in the exact same place with exactly the same materials as Cisco and Juniper Branded Optics.
Significantly Lower Cost :
As many IT Purchasing Agents know, 3rd Party Cisco Compatible units are a fraction of the cost of OEM Optics. This fact alone leads many to believe that the 3rd party units must be poorly made, but that is not the case. The Truth is, companies like Cisco purchase their optics from designated manufacturers and then mark up the cost to their customers, up to 1000% more because the unit has been Cisco Branded. The Bottom line? Under the Labels all units, be they DNI Branded SFP-10G-LR units or Cisco SFP+ LR units, are exactly the same!
All Features are Included:
There is a standard misconception that 3rd Party Compatibles do not have the capabilities of their OEM counterparts. In reality, any 3rd Party optic that you purchase will have the exact same Specs as a Cisco or Juniper Branded SFP+. To ensure that this is true, request a Spec Sheet! Any reputable Reseller who carries Compatibles will be more than happy to provide you with them.
Guaranteed Compatibility:
3rd Party Distributers, Like DNI, make Compatibility their Number 1 Priority. Every 3rd Party Optic that you purchase is be guaranteed compatible with your system. As a bonus, when you buy Optics from DNI, the compatibility is not limited to one manufacturer, like it is when you buy direct from an OEM, but is compatible across the board.
Lifetime warranty:
As opposed to the standard 1 year warranty most OEM’s will provide, many companies that provide Compatible 3rd Party Optics, Like Data Networks International, sell their optics with a Lifetime Warranty.
Data Networks International carries a Full line of Compatible 3rd Party Optics including GBICS, SFP, SFP+, XENPAKS, and many more. Check out our Specials to see our current promotional pricing. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or specific parts you are looking for!
