Enterasys part number MGBICBX10U identifies the MGBICBX10U - Enterasys 1Gbps 1000Base-BX10-U TX1310nm/RX1490nm 10km SFP mini-GBIC Transceiver Module, an enterprise-grade Transceiver unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include wavelength of 1310 nm, range of 10 km. Typical use cases include enterprise LAN core-distribution-access architecture, hyperconverged cluster east-west traffic, SAN fabric uplinks, and replacement of EOL/EOSL networking infrastructure under existing OEM warranty contracts. Pro Disk Network supplies the MGBICBX10U to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The MGBICBX10U is a Enterasys transceiver component with wavelength 1310 nm, range 10 km. Pro Disk Network sells the MGBICBX10U for $201.79 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the MGBICBX10U compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every MGBICBX10U against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the MGBICBX10U ship?
If in stock, the MGBICBX10U ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The MGBICBX10U is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the MGBICBX10U?
The MGBICBX10U is a Enterasys network interface module with wavelength 1310 nm and range 10 km, manufactured by Enterasys. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of MGBICBX10U
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
DAC cables capped at 7 m — use AOC or fibre for longer runs
SR optic vs LR optic confusion — verify before ordering
Refurbished tier optic does not include retail vendor packaging
Frequently Asked Questions about MGBICBX10U
Is the MGBICBX10U a genuine Enterasys part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every MGBICBX10U as factory-original Enterasys inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Enterasys servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the MGBICBX10U compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every MGBICBX10U against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the MGBICBX10U ship?
If in stock, the MGBICBX10U ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the MGBICBX10U?
New MGBICBX10U units carry the full Enterasys manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the MGBICBX10U?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The MGBICBX10U is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the MGBICBX10U carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the MGBICBX10U and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.