On 2009-07-10-14:21:49, Duane Waddle <duane.wad...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am searching for opinions on OEMs of X2 form factor 10G LAN PHY > optics. We've found that most router/switch vendors mark these > particular items up significantly just to provide their own > sticker/EEPROM ID. As such, we'd prefer if we can to procure from the > OEM (or their reseller). Is this a situation where any company who's > a signatory to the MSA produces suitable modules, or are there > particular OEMs to prefer (or avoid)? > > If it matters, the prime platform we're looking to plug optics into is > the WS-X6708-10G module for a 6500/7600.
I'd suggest looking at FluxLight (www.fluxlightinc.com) for this. Their sales and support process is nothing short of stellar, and pricing is a fair medium between "paying too much for vendor optics" and "fly-by-night eBay imports". To wit, all of their products Just Worked without ever needing Cisco's infamous 'service unsupported-transceiver' vendor lock override. -a
