Release Date: Aug 11,2022
With the continuous development of the optical fiber communication industry, the demand for optical modules has increased dramatically. As we all know, the price of original optical modules is very high, and many users can only stay away. Therefore, there are many third-party optical modules on the market. Some third-party optical modules have good compatibility, their performance is almost the same as the original optical module, and the price is several times cheaper than the original optical module. This is the reason why the third-party optical module can be very popular.
1. Brand effect
Building a brand requires costs, but the influence of the brand is also obvious. Large equipment manufacturers such as Cisco and Huawei, because they have their own unique brand advantages, are well known by the majority of users, and it is not difficult to imagine their high prices. Even if the optical module is of good quality and has no brand effect, the price is naturally not high.
2. Market monopoly
There are not too many well-known network equipment manufacturers, and there are only a few choices for users, so the competition is not too fierce, and the market is almost monopolized by them. The absence of fierce competition naturally leads to sky-high prices, and there are too many third-party optical module manufacturers, so the price will be much cheaper.
3. Not knowing enough about the product
Optical modules are relatively high-tech industrial supplies, which are basically inaccessible in life. People who know optical modules are not necessarily familiar with its structure and quality. Only specialized technicians will have a deeper understanding of optical modules.
Just because end users don't know enough about optical modules, in their opinion, only the quality of optical modules from big brands such as Cisco, Huawei, and H3C is reliable. They think that the quality of optical modules is not good if they are cheap. Therefore, the price of original optical modules is higher. They can only suffer silently.
In fact, third-party optical modules are a better choice for many users. The compatibility and selectivity of third-party optical modules are richer than those of original optical modules, the warranty period is longer than that of some original modules, and the cost performance is higher, which can save you money. a lot of cost.
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