Cisco GLC-FE-100EX - SFP Transceiver

Cisco Part Number: GLC-FE-100EX is a Cisco 100BASE-EX for Fast Ethernet SFP Ports

The Cisco 100BASE-X Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) device, is an input/output device designed for Fast Ethernet ports, dual-rate Fast/Gigabit Ethernet ports, or Gigabit Ethernet ports of a Cisco switch or router. It establishes a connection between the port and the fiber cabling network.

Key features include:

• Hot-swappable deployment: The device can be inserted or removed without rebooting the switch or router.
• "Pay-as-you-populate" model support: Flexibility in adding SFPs according to requirements.
• Interchangeability: Can be swapped with other 100BASE-X SFPs on the same line card.
• Cisco quality ID feature: Enables the switch or router to recognize if the SFP is a Cisco qualified SFP.
• Optical interoperability: Works seamlessly with corresponding 100BASE-X Ethernet interfaces on the same link.

Cisco 100BASE-EX SFP

The Cisco 100BASE-EX SFP operates on ordinary SMF link spans up to 40 km long.

GLC-FE-100EX modules operate in Fast Ethernet or dual-rate Fast/Gigabit Ethernet ports of Cisco switches and routers.