GLC-T

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The Cisco GLC-T is a 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver module designed for copper RJ-45 connections over standard Cat5/Cat6 cabling up to 100 meters. It is hot-swappable and fully MSA-compliant, making it ideal for flexible deployments in Cisco switches, routers, and media converters. The GLC-T provides reliable network performance with low power consumption and easy integration into enterprise, branch, or data center networks. Its plug-and-play design supports rapid deployment for cost-effective 1G uplinks and high-speed connectivity.

The Cisco GLC-T is a hot-swappable 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP module designed to provide flexible copper connectivity for Cisco switches, routers, and other networking devices. It allows SFP ports to interface with standard RJ-45 Cat5/Cat6 cabling, enabling reliable Gigabit Ethernet links up to 100 meters.

The GLC-T is fully compliant with the Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Multi-Source Agreement (MSA), ensuring interoperability across a wide range of Cisco and third-party equipment. Its low power consumption, plug-and-play design, and standardized performance make it an ideal solution for enterprise, SMB, and data center deployments where short-distance copper uplinks are sufficient.

This transceiver supports auto-negotiation, MDI/MDIX, and operates at standard Gigabit speeds for seamless integration with network devices. It is perfect for connecting switches to routers, stacking devices, or linking servers in wiring closets and branch networks.

Key Technical Specifications

Model: Cisco GLC-T
Type: SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Copper Transceiver
Data Rate: 1 Gbps (1000BASE-T)
Cable Type: Cat5 or Cat6 UTP
Maximum Distance: 100 meters
Connector Type: RJ-45
Hot-Swappable: Yes
Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3ab, MSA-compliant
Power Consumption: Approx. 1 W
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C
Use Case: Short-distance uplinks, switch-to-switch or switch-to-router copper connections

Overview

The Cisco GLC-T provides high-speed, reliable copper connectivity in a compact, plug-and-play SFP module. Ideal for cost-effective 1G uplinks, it ensures flexible network expansion while maintaining Cisco-grade performance.