• BluescreenOfDeath@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    It has its problems, but after working with networking equipment that uses fiber to connect long distances, I am a staunch believer in the utility.

    Even copper SFPs. Did a device take a power surge over Ethernet? Rather than replacing the whole switch, just replace the SFP!

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      2 days ago

      And make sure you got Cisco ones for your Cisco gear. And wtf ever for your Dell crap. And the shitty ones your boss bought have 15% failure rate out of the box.
      Sure. Tech this lousy needs some staunch believers.

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        2 days ago

        If you’re gonna work in technology, you need to get comfortable with nuance. SFPs were invented to solve a problem, and they do it well. But just like every other technology, implementation matters.

        There will always be shitty manufacturers and low quality kit out in the world. It’s a shitty craftsman who blames the tools.