Quick Picks (At a Glance)
| Category | Model | Price (KSh) | Why It’s Great |
| Best 10G SFP Module | Cisco SFP-10G-SR | 13,200 | High-speed multimode fiber connectivity |
| Best Long-Range 10G SFP | Cisco SFP-10G-ER | 37,600 | 40km reach for backbone links |
| Best Single-Mode 10G SFP | Cisco SFP-10G-LR | 13,200 | Reliable long-distance SMF performance |
| Best Gigabit SFP | Cisco GLC-SX-MMD | 9,540 | Affordable multimode transceiver |
| Best Multi-Mode/Single-Mode SFP | Cisco GLC-LH-SMD | 9,540 | Flexible gigabit connectivity |
| Best Copper SFP | Cisco GLC-TE | 9,540 | Standard 1000BASE-T copper module |
| Best IP Phone | Cisco CP-8841 | 31,500 | Feature-rich office IP phone |
| Best Video IP Phone | Cisco CP-8945-L-K9 | 31,500 | Slimline video communication |
| Best Compact IP Phone | Cisco CP-7942G | 18,080 | Reliable unified communications |
| Best Budget IP Phone | Cisco CP-7821-K9 | 21,740 | Affordable, robust VoIP phone |
| Best 7800 Series Phone | Cisco CP-7841-K9 | 22,960 | Advanced VoIP features |
| Best Indoor Wi-Fi AP | Cisco CBW240AC-E | 43,700 | High-performance 802.11ac AP |
| Best Small Office Router | Cisco C921-4P | 74,200 | Secure routing with switch included |
| Best Integrated Router | Cisco C891F-K9 | 74,200 | Enterprise-ready connectivity |
| Best High-Performance Router | Cisco ISR4331/K9 | 196,200 | Advanced integrated services router |
| Best PoE+ Switch | Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-E | 489,000 | 24-port PoE+, 4×10G uplinks |
| Best Managed Switch | Cisco C1300-48P-4G | 269,400 | 48-port gigabit PoE+ managed switch |
| Best Mid-Range Managed Switch | Cisco C1300-24P-4G | 147,400 | 24-port PoE switch, 4×1GE SFP |
| Best CBS Managed Switch | Cisco CBS350-48P-4G | 245,000 | 48-port PoE, reliable business switch |
| Best Small CBS Switch | Cisco CBS350-8P-E-2G-UK | 74,200 | 8-port PoE managed switch |
| Best CBS Mid Switch | Cisco CBS350-24P-4G-UK | 110,800 | 24-port gigabit PoE with 4 SFP |
| Best Unmanaged Switch (8-Port) | Cisco CBS110-8T-D-UK | 15,640 | Plug-and-play gigabit switch |
| Best Unmanaged Switch (24-Port) | Cisco CBS110-24T-UK | 49,800 | High-capacity desktop non-PoE switch |
1) Best 10G SFP Modules
Cisco SFP-10G-SR — KSh 13,200
Quick Summary: 10GBASE-SR SFP for multimode fiber, up to 400m on OM3.
| Feature | Details |
| Type | SFP+ Module |
| Speed | 10Gbps |
| Distance | Up to 400m (OM3) |
| Best For | Data center & high-speed links |
Pros: Fast 10G connectivity • Reliable fiber performance
Cons: Limited to multimode fiber
Cisco SFP-10G-ER — KSh 37,600
Quick Summary: Long-range 10G SFP+ module, up to 40km on SMF.
| Feature | Details |
| Type | SFP+ Module |
| Speed | 10Gbps |
| Distance | Up to 40km |
| Best For | Backbone & metro fiber networks |
Pros: Extremely long reach • Supports DOM for monitoring
Cons: Higher cost than SR modules
Cisco SFP-10G-LR — KSh 13,200
Quick Summary: Single-mode 10G SFP for reliable long-distance connectivity.
| Feature | Details |
| Type | SFP+ Module |
| Speed | 10Gbps |
| Distance | Long-range SMF |
| Best For | Enterprise and service provider networks |
Pros: Stable SMF performance • Plug-and-play
Cons: Requires compatible optics
2) Best Gigabit SFP Modules
Cisco GLC-SX-MMD — KSh 9,540
Quick Summary: Affordable multimode gigabit transceiver for short-range fiber links.
| Feature | Details |
| Type | SFP Transceiver |
| Speed | 1Gbps |
| Distance | Short-range (850nm) |
| Best For | LAN connections, office networks |
Pros: Low cost • Easy deployment
Cons: Limited range
Cisco GLC-LH-SMD — KSh 9,540
Quick Summary: Flexible gigabit transceiver supporting MMF/SMF.
| Feature | Details |
| Type | SFP Transceiver |
| Speed | 1Gbps |
| Distance | Multi/Single-mode fiber |
| Best For | Mixed fiber networks |
Pros: Versatile • Reliable
Cons: Requires compatible ports
Cisco GLC-TE — KSh 9,540
Quick Summary: Standard copper 1000BASE-T SFP for cost-effective gigabit connectivity.
| Feature | Details |
| Type | Copper SFP |
| Speed | 1Gbps |
| Best For | Copper LAN connections |
Pros: Easy installation • Affordable
Cons: Copper distance limited
3) Best IP Phones
Cisco CP-8841 — KSh 31,500
Quick Summary: Feature-rich office IP phone for unified communication.
| Feature | Details |
| Type | IP Phone |
| Connectivity | Ethernet |
| Display | Color screen |
| Best For | Corporate offices |
Pros: HD voice • Intuitive interface
Cons: Requires PoE or power adapter
Cisco CP-8945-L-K9 — KSh 31,500
Quick Summary: Slimline video IP phone with high-quality display.
| Feature | Details |
| Type | IP Video Phone |
| Display | Color, video capable |
| Best For | Video-enabled office communication |
Pros: HD video • Sleek design
Cons: Higher cost than standard IP phones
(Other IP phones like CP-7942G, CP-7821-K9, CP-7841-K9 can follow this same table format.)
4) Best Switches & Routers
Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-E — KSh 489,000
Quick Summary: 24-port PoE+ managed switch with 4×10G uplinks.
| Feature | Details |
| Ports | 24 PoE+ |
| Uplink | 4×10G |
| Best For | Enterprise LAN & PoE devices |
Pros: High-speed • Enterprise-grade • Flexible management
Cons: Large footprint
Cisco CBS350-48P-4G — KSh 245,000
Quick Summary: Managed 48-port gigabit PoE switch for business networks.
| Feature | Details |
| Ports | 48 PoE |
| Management | Web/CLI |
| Best For | Offices needing reliable PoE |
Pros: Scalable • Easy management
Cons: Requires configuration
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