Description:

The Cisco GLC-EX-SMD 1000BASE-EX SFP Transceiver Module is used in Gigabit Ethernet network systems to provide long-distance fiber optic connectivity between network devices. It supports single-mode fiber communication with extended reach capability, enabling reliable high-speed data transmission across large network infrastructures. Commonly installed in enterprise networks, data centers, telecommunications systems, and campus fiber backbone environments, this transceiver allows switches and routers to communicate over long-distance fiber links. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this module for network expansion, fiber connectivity upgrades, replacement of failed optical modules, and deployment of long-range Gigabit Ethernet fiber connections. 

Applications:

The Cisco GLC-EX-SMD SFP transceiver module is used in fiber-based networking environments where long-distance Gigabit Ethernet communication is required. It is commonly deployed in enterprise campus networks, data center interconnects, telecommunications infrastructures, and metropolitan fiber networks to connect switches, routers, and other network devices over single-mode fiber links.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): GLC-EX-SMD
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: SFP Transceiver Module
• Interface Type: 1000BASE-EX Gigabit Ethernet
• Data Rate: 1 Gbps
• Fiber Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
• Maximum Transmission Distance: Up to 40 km
• Connector Type: LC Duplex
• Wavelength: 1310 nm
• Digital Optical Monitoring: Supported (DOM/DDM)
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Compatibility: Cisco switches and routers with SFP ports
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Common Replacements:

• Cisco GLC-LH-SMD SFP Transceiver Module
• Cisco GLC-ZX-SMD SFP Transceiver Module
• Cisco SFP-GE-L SFP Transceiver Module