Compatible Lenovo A1PK BlueLAN 10GBASE-CR passive SFP+ to SFP+ Direct Attach Cable, 5M, AWG24

What is a Compatible A1PK?

Compatible A1PK are an equivalent solution for overpriced original A1PK from Lenovo, which primarily serve as a margin product for the manufacturer, filling the pockets of the company at your expense. As today's standard for the transmission of electrical signals in a network, for example in a data center, compatible Lenovo A1PK Direct Attach Cables (DAC) provide a way to build high-availability connections in high-speed networks on short distances without having to compromise the arbitrary Lenovo price policy of the large world conglomerates. A Lenovo compatible A1PK offers the same range of functions as an original A1PK and differs only in the product label. The technical set-up of Lenovo compatible A1PK and of original A1PK is the same as defined by MSA standards. Only the quality of the installed components can vary. Lenovo compatible A1PK from the brand BlueLAN use only high-quality brand cables (such as Belden, Molex or TE Connectivity) and high-quality ICs (such as Maxim Integrated or Netlogic) and therefore have the same quality or even a better quality as the original A1PK from Lenovo. If you are not yet familiar with compatible Lenovo A1PK, please let us know. You can request a test sample from gbic-shop.de to try out a compatible Lenovo A1PK product in your system.

Benefits of a Compatible A1PK

A1PK DACs are special industrial products which, as a compatible variant, should only be obtained from a specialist in order to benefit from the following advantages of compatible A1PK.

Low Cost

A1PK DACs from Lenovo cost a lot more in comparison to compatible A1PK. Depending on the model, well-known products are 50% to 1000% more expensive than compatible A1PK from third-party suppliers. Depending on the number of ports required this can quickly increase the cost of a network. In this case, however, it is important not to purchase any compatible A1PK junk products where the quality suffers during the production or already during the product design process which leads to link errors or complete failures of a connection after a short period of use. But even long-life compatible A1PK with high-quality components like the compatible A1PK of the BlueLAN brand from gbic-shop.de, which have an above-average lifetime compared to compatible A1PK no-name products or conventional compatible A1PK brand products, cost only a fraction of the price of original A1PK.

Standardized Production

By setting standards and norms for A1PK DACs in the internationally appointed Multi-Source Agreement (MSA), compatible A1PK can be designed to meet the exact specifications for an exact fit of the compatible A1PK, the correct design of the compatible A1PK and the exact operation of the compatible A1PK. Depending on the choice of the internal installed components, compatible A1PK can be just as qualitative as the original A1PK. There is therefore no risk of incompatibilities when using compatible A1PK insofar the MSA standards are applied. In addition, compatible A1PK meet all industrial standards, norms and communications regulations. Compatible A1PK of the brand BlueLAN from gbic-shop.de meet all specifications and reach or even exceed all standards.

Compatible Programming

Compatible A1PK must be adapted for the use in its hardware, so that the compatible A1PK can be recognized correctly and the hardware does not deny working with the compatible A1PK. Incorrect programming can lead to functional restrictions as well as a complete lack of function. It is therefore advisable to look for a trusted supplier for the acquisition of compatible A1PK, who have the appropriate know-how and, if you are concerned, provide a test sample of the desired compatible A1PK.

Long Warranty Periods

Some manufacturers do offer limited warranty periods on original products, usually about one year. Others offer life-long warranty periods. However, this lifetime refers to the time while the product is officially offered. If this is terminated as End of Life (EOL) product, the warranty expires. What this says about the real lifetime of a product is left to your imagination. Compatible A1PK of the brand BlueLAN, on the other hand, have a warranty period of 5 years and an average life expectancy of 10 years with continuous individual support from gbic-shop.de. In the unexpectedly occurring event of a fault of the compatible A1PK you will always receive a corresponding exchange cable for your compatible A1PK within the guarantee period.

Special products

Some cable variants are not available in certain manufacturers' portfolios. Compatible A1PK can be adapted in such a way that even cable types with other specifications which are not officially supported by the manufacturer can be used to enable special applications or higher ranges. Compatible A1PK of the brand BlueLAN from gbic-shop.de are 100% compatible, are MSA and RoHS compliant, have an above average lifetime and are available for more than 165 different vendors.

Disadvantages of a Compatible A1PK

Compatible A1PK from gbic-shop.de offer no disadvantages in terms of quality, processing and operation compared to original A1PK. However, if you only pay attention to the price when buying compatible A1PK, you can be surprised badly and cause big problems.

Poor processing - There are manufacturing companies for compatible A1PK, mostly in China, which do not respect the MSA standards during the production process and therefore flood the market with compatible A1PK products that lack precision, show incompatibilities, cause hardware damage or are simply sloppily manufactured and thus endangering security. Since you cannot notice this by just looking at the compatible A1PK product, you may experience a bad awakening after a few weeks of operation, if not already immediately after commissioning.

Toxic Substances in A1PK - If the production of compatible A1PK is not observed to comply with valid industrial and environmental standards, this will lead to a risk to life and limb for you and your employees. Lead and other toxins are used in unclean production processes for compatible A1PK, what is strictly prohibited according to RoHS guidelines.

In order to save costs, in addition to saving on know-how of compatible A1PK and endangering our environment, saving on certifications such as ISO9001 or non-compliance with work laws and work standards are other aspects on how to minimize the total price of a compatible A1PK product. For this reason, caution should be exercised in the case of cheap offers from compatible A1PK or vendors that say things they cannot comply with afterwards, what will be revealed firstly when problems occur while using the compatible A1PK for a time.

Is a Compatible A1PK as good as an Original?

Yes and No. We cannot answer this question in general. Compatible A1PK from gbic-shop.de do not have any disadvantages compared to original A1PK. Nowadays, there are many compatible A1PK that are not even worth the low price they cost. Quickly, the cost of maintenance increases and the savings from buying the compatible A1PK from the beginning disappear more than quickly. Even if malfunctions or errors do not necessarily occur immediately when using compatible A1PK, inferior compatible A1PK can already lead to this in a short time. Reasons for this are poor processing, failure to comply with standards and norms and, above all, the use of cables and ICs from Asian manufacturers, in the worst case from China, which have not been able, as of now, to match the quality of traditional companies for transmission technology from the US by far. As with any electronic component, this is naturally reflected in the quality of the compatible A1PK product, its longevity and, of course, in the price.

Does a Compatible A1PK Void the Warranty of My Lenovo Hardware?

No. The use of compatible A1PK in Lenovo hardware does not void or compromise the warranty of the hardware. Since networks are becoming increasingly heterogeneous and many products from different manufacturers are used, it is only natural for A1PK not to be bound to one manufacturer. In so far as you use qualitative compatible A1PK, it is also not possible that a defect of the hardware can be caused by a A1PK that does not have its own current source.

Each BlueLAN BO272703Q3M SFP+ to SFP+ DAC Direct Attach Cable is covered by a 5-year functional warranty from CBO.

For the entire product lifetime, you will always receive technical support via e-mail and telephone.

The CBO Advance Exchange will include a free shipping of replacement cables from the next business day.

How Quick is the Shipping Process of a Compatible A1PK from gbic-shop.de?

gbic-shop.de always has large stocks of compatible A1PK for over 165 manufacturers and can also react quickly and reliably to projects. If you need short term delivery for a compatible A1PK, you can order parts in stock at gbic-shop.de up to 4p.m.. The compatible A1PK are shipped in cooperation with the shipping service provider UPS. Through various shipping options it is possible to get the compatible A1PK products already at 9a.m. on the next working day. Compatible A1PK products that are not in stock are usually available in 3-5 business days. If you have an urgent need of compatible A1PK, please contact the support. We can maybe prioritize your demand and shorten the delivery time for your compatible A1PK.