On 2008-09-22-15:01:35, Joe Abley <jabley@hopcount.ca> wrote:

Anybody have a preferred supplier for 10GE XFPs, multimode and singlemode?

Fluxlight (www.fluxlightinc.com) is good source for 10GBASE-SR and LR XFPs. They tend to keep an inventory, often able to ship on the day of order; their web store works; they run a reputable shop, and are fully understanding of "I'll need a tracking number ASAP, otherwise the facility you're sending them to might reject the shipment" -- all in all, a real win. If you have a Dell Premier account, you might want to check there, as they usually have XFPs listed at steep discount... If you're looking for exotics, such as ZR-D (DWDM), going with a Finisar reseller is a safe bet. I've had particularly good dealings with Cube Optics AG. (Fair warning: these are tougher to source on short notice.) HTH, -a