StarTech. com GLCLXSMRGDST Cisco GLC-LX-SM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX 1GbE Single Mode Fiber - LC Connector - 10km
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This SFP module operates on the 1000BASE-LX standard, utilizing a 1310nm wavelength for signal transmission over single-mode fiber. It features a single LC duplex port, supporting full-duplex communication for efficient data transfer. The module includes Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) capabilities, allowing network management tools to monitor real-time operational parameters such as temperature, voltage, laser bias, and optical power levels via SNMP.
Built to Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) specifications, the transceiver ensures mechanical and electrical interoperability with a broad range of networking equipment beyond Cisco, including switches from Ubiquiti, D-Link, Netgear, Supermicro, and TP-Link that accept uncoded modules.
Relevant factors for this section include Application/Usage, Total Number of Ports, Connector Type, Interfaces/Ports Details. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This transceiver combines OEM-grade performance with third-party affordability, offering a direct replacement for Cisco GLC-LX-SM-RGD modules without compromising compatibility or functionality. Its lifetime warranty covers the module for its entire service life, providing long-term investment protection and reducing total cost of ownership.
Tested Compatibility
Extensively tested in Cisco routers and switches to ensure reliable hot-swap operation and full DDM reporting, maintaining network visibility and management capabilities.
- Validated with Cisco Firepower, ASR series
- No voiding of OEM support agreements
Extended Support
Backed by StarTech.com technical support with access to Tech Advisors 5 days a week, 24 hours a day, ensuring assistance is available when needed.
- Lifetime module warranty
- Dedicated technical support team
Deployment / Use Cases
Ideal for enterprise and service provider networks requiring fiber connectivity between switches, routers, or media converters over longer distances. The 10km reach makes it suitable for campus backbones, metropolitan area network links, or connecting geographically separated buildings within a single network infrastructure.
Common deployment scenarios include uplinking distribution switches to core switches, extending network segments across data centers, or providing fiber connectivity in industrial environments where electrical interference is a concern. The module's MSA compliance also allows deployment in multi-vendor network environments, providing flexibility in heterogeneous infrastructure.
Data Center Interconnect
Connect switches across data center rows or between facilities using single-mode fiber for high-bandwidth, low-latency links.
Enterprise Network Expansion
Extend Gigabit Ethernet networks across campus environments or between office buildings without signal degradation over distance.
Physical Profile
The transceiver features a compact design measuring 0.50" (12.70 mm) in height, 0.50" (12.70 mm) in width, and 2.20" (55.88 mm) in depth, with an approximate weight of 0.60 oz (17.01 g). Its small form factor allows high-density installations in switch chassis, maximizing port utilization while maintaining efficient thermal management through standard SFP cooling profiles.
- Width
- 0.50" (12.70 mm)
- Depth
- 2.20" (55.88 mm)
- Height
- 0.50" (12.70 mm)
- Weight
- 0.60 oz (17.01 g)
Highlights
- 100% compatible with Cisco GLC-LX-SM-RGD specifications
- 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet over single-mode fiber
- LC duplex connector for reliable fiber termination
- Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) for SNMP management
- Hot-swappable design for easy installation and replacement
- Maximum transmission distance of 10 kilometers
- Works with MSA-compliant switches from multiple vendors
- Lifetime warranty backed by StarTech.com support
- 1310nm wavelength for single-mode fiber operation
- Environmentally compliant with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GLCLXSMRGDST |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Cisco GLC-LX-SM-RGD Compatible SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-LX |
| Product Type | SFP (mini-GBIC) |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking,Optical Network |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | LC |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x LC Duplex 1000Base-LX Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Fiber Mode Supported | Single-mode |
| Ethernet Technology | 1.25 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 1000Base-LX |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Hot-pluggable,Hot-swappable |
| Height | 0.50" (12.70 mm) |
| Width | 0.50" (12.70 mm) |
| Depth | 2.20" (55.88 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 0.60 oz (17.01 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Multi-Source Agreement Compliant Cisco Firepower Switches: ASR920 IE2000 IE4000 ASR1000 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2,Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What Cisco switch models is this SFP module compatible with?
This SFP module is fully compatible with Cisco switches including the Firepower series, ASR920, IE2000, IE4000, and ASR1000 platforms. It's designed as a direct replacement for the Cisco GLC-LX-SM-RGD transceiver and has been tested to ensure proper hot-swap operation and DDM reporting in these environments.
What type of fiber and distance does this transceiver support?
This transceiver supports single-mode fiber (SMF) using 1000BASE-LX technology with a maximum transmission distance of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). It operates at a 1310nm wavelength, which is standard for long-reach single-mode fiber applications in enterprise and service provider networks.
Does this SFP module include Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)?
Yes, this SFP module includes Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) capabilities that report real-time operational parameters to SNMP-based network management tools. This allows monitoring of temperature, voltage, laser bias current, transmitted optical power, and received optical power for proactive network management and troubleshooting.
What is the warranty coverage for this transceiver module?
StarTech.com provides a lifetime limited warranty for this SFP transceiver module, covering the module itself for its entire service life. This warranty is specific to the module and doesn't affect your equipment's OEM support agreements. The warranty is backed by technical support available 5 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Can this module be used in non-Cisco networking equipment?
Yes, this SFP module is Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) compliant and works with switch models from various manufacturers that accept uncoded modules, including Ubiquiti, D-Link, Netgear, Supermicro, and TP-Link. Its standard SFP form factor and electrical specifications ensure interoperability across MSA-compliant networking equipment.
What type of connector does this SFP module use?
This SFP module uses an LC duplex connector, which is the industry standard for small-form-factor fiber optic connections. The LC connector provides reliable termination for single-mode fiber patch cables and is widely used in high-density network environments due to its compact size and excellent performance characteristics.
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