On Tue, 20 Aug 2013, Manuel Marín wrote:
We are currently evaluating the use of generic third party optics (SFP+ and XFP) for 40Kms and 80Kms applications from vendors like NHR and Champion One and I was wondering if someone in the group has experience using optics from these vendors.
I am biased. My wife sells 3rd party optics at SubSpace Communications, but I think our data is valuable. She has sold many thousands of optics, all with lifetime warrantys. Many of them to very large and clueful organizations, many of whom are represented here on NANOG. Of those thousands sold, I can count less than 20 that have been returned. I've also worked for VARs in the past, and work with several of them today, selling new OEM branded optics. I've found a MUCH higher percentage of OEM optics having to be returned to the manufacturer. Of course, take my report with a grain of salt. -- Brandon Ross Yahoo & AIM: BrandonNRoss +1-404-635-6667 ICQ: 2269442 Schedule a meeting: https://doodle.com/bross Skype: brandonross