What It IsThe GLC‑TE is a 1 Gbps, 1000BASE‑T copper SFP transceiver that plugs into your switch's SFP slot and provides an RJ‑45 interface for Category 5e/6 copper cabling Reach & Compatibility Max cable distance: up to 100 m (328 ft) over Cat 5e/6 twisted-pair cable Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps autonegotiation, with Auto‑MDI/MDIX functionality Fully compatible with a wide range of Cisco platforms including Catalyst (2960, 3750, 3850, 9300), Nexus, ISR, and ASR routers Technical Specs Data rate: 1 Gbps (1.25 Gbps line) Connector: RJ‑45 (8P8C) Power consumption: ~1.05–1.3 W typical at 3.3 V Hot‑swappable: Yes, for zero-downtime physical upgrades Operating temperature: Standard 0–70 °C; industrial versions available to –40 °C/ 85 °C DDM/DOM: Not supported on the official Cisco version . Benefits & Use Cases Economical copper uplink: Enables 1 GbE connections using existing Cat 5e/6 runs—no need for fiber. Convenient: Auto‑MDI/MDIX eliminates cable polarity concerns; hot-pluggable for easy upgrades. Rugged and flexible: Extended-temp variants allow deployment in harsh environments like outdoor cabinets or industrial settings. Ideal for server-to-switch uplinks, switch-to-switch stacking, or access edge connections over coppe Download
