[shortdesc]
- SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module
- 100Mb LAN
- 100Base-FX
- LC multi-mode
- up to 1.2 miles
- 1310 nm
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[specifications]
| Specifications |
GLC-GE-100FX |
| Description |
GLC-GE-100FX modules operate in Gigabit Ethernet ports of Cisco switches and routers. They use standard multimode fiber-optic (MMF) connections, reaching up to 2 km, and are compatible with IEEE 100BASE-FX compliant interfaces.. |
| Product Family |
Cisco Fast Ethernet Applications |
| Product Type |
Transceiver Module |
| Connectors |
Dual LC connector |
| Wavelength (nm) |
1300 |
| Fiber Type |
MMF |
| Max Distance |
2 km (6,562 ft) |
| Fiber-loss budgets: Transmit (dBm) (Min-Max) |
(-20) - (-14) |
| Fiber-loss budgets: Receive (dBm) (Min-Max) |
(-31) - (-14) |
| Power consumption |
1.5W per port (up to 1.7W) |
| Temperature Range |
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Safety |
● Laser Class 1 21CFR1040 LN#50 7/2001 |
| ● Laser Class I IEC 60825 |
| Standards |
● IEEE 802.3u |
| ● IEEE 802.3z |
| ● IEEE 802.3ah |
| ● GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable |
| ● GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies |
| ● GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifiber Optical Connectors |
| ● RoHS 5 |
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Extend Fast Ethernet with Cisco GLC-GE-100FX SFP
The Cisco GLC-GE-100FX is the trusted solution for extending Fast Ethernet connectivity across legacy multimode fiber (MMF) networks. Operating at 1300 nm over 50/62.5 μm MMF, it delivers 100 Mbps up to 2 km without the need to upgrade cabling. DOM functionality enables basic diagnostics, and the hot-swappable design simplifies maintenance. Fully IEEE 802.3u and SFP-MSA compliant, it fits seamlessly into Cisco Catalyst and Industrial Ethernet platforms — ideal for access switches, plant-floor controllers, and cost-sensitive campus edge segments.
Technical Features
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Speed: 100 Mb/s (100BASE-FX)
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Reach: 2 km over 50/62.5 μm multimode fiber
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Optics: 1300 nm LED/laser, LC duplex
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Diagnostics: DOM to verify
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Hot-Swappable: Insert/remove without downtime
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Operating Temp: 0 °C → 70 °C (commercial)
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Compliance: IEEE 802.3u, SFP-MSA, Class 1 laser
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Ideal For: Legacy MMF fiber rings, utility access switches, campus segments needing Fast Ethernet over MMF
For complete technical details, check the Specifications tab above.