| NO. | Brand | Compatible P/N | Remarks |
| 1 | Cisco | GLC-T | |
| 2 | Alcatel-Lucent | SFP-GIG-T | |
| 3 | Brocade | E1MG-TX | |
| 4 | Cisco Meraki | MA-SFP-1GB-TX | |
| 5 | Huawei | SFP-1000BaseT | |
| 6 | IBM | 00FE333 | |
| 7 | Juniper Networks | JX-SFP-1GE-T | |
| 8 | HPE | JD089A |
The GLC-T has an immense historical compatibility footprint across legacy and classic modern Cisco systems running Cisco IOS or NX-OS:
Catalyst 2960 / 2960-S Series: WS-C2960S-48TS-L, WS-C2960S-24TS-L
Catalyst 3560 / 3750 Series: WS-C3560G-24TS, WS-C3750G-48TS
Catalyst 3650 / 3850 Series: WS-C3650-48TD, WS-C3850-24T
Catalyst 4500 / 6500 Modular Switches: WS-X4506-GB-T, WS-X6724-SFP
Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR): ISR 1941, ISR 2911, ISR 2921, ISR 3925, ISR 3945
Cisco ASR 1000 Series: ASR1001, ASR1002
Primary Application Scenarios of SFP Copper Transceiver
Service Provider Central Offices: Connecting Ciena packet networking platforms to local out-of-band management switches or copper patch panels.
Carrier Ethernet Demarcation: Providing a standard 1G RJ45 copper handoff interface to end-users from a fiber-fed customer premises equipment (CPE) switch.
Data Center Interconnect (DCI) Management: Linking monitoring tools, local network-attached storage (NAS), or local servers directly into Ciena transport chassis slots.
| Cisco Compatible | GLC-T | Vendor Name | HYTOPTODEVICE |
| Form Factor | SFP | Data Rate | 1000Mbps |
| Cable Type | Cat 5e/6/6a (UTP) | Max Distance | 100m |
| Interface | RJ-45 | DDM Support | No |
| Protocols | MSA Compliant, IEEE STD 802.3 and 802.3ab | Operation Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
Q1: What is the main difference between Cisco GLC-T and GLC-TA?
A1: The primary difference is speed negotiation. The GLC-T uses a 1000BASE-X host interface and is designed strictly for fixed 1000Mbps (1Gbps) operation. The GLC-TA uses an SGMII host interface, which allows it to support tri-rate auto-negotiation down to 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds.
Q2:Can I use the GLC-T module to connect a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet device?
A2: No. The GLC-T module is 1000BASE-T, support only fixed 1000 Mbps speeds. If you require backward compatibility with legacy 10/100 Mbps devices, you should select the GLC-TA module instead.
Q3: What cable type should I use with this module?
A3: Standard unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) Category 5e or Category 6 copper network cables will work perfectly up to the 100-meter limit.
Q4: Does the GLC-T support Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM)?
A4: No. Copper SFP modules use electrical voltage to transfer signals rather than fiber lasers, meaning optical diagnostic telemetry does not apply.
Q5: Can I plug a GLC-T into a 10G SFP+ slot?
A5: Yes, provided that the specific SFP+ slot on your Cisco switch supports backward compatibility with 1G modules. You may also need to manually lock the port speed configuration to speed 1000 via the Cisco IOS CLI.
Why Network Engineers Choose HYTOPTODEVICE
HYTOPTODEVICE has supplied over 5000,000 optical transceiver modules to data centers, ISPs, and enterprise networks across 100+ countries since 2011. Every module undergoes a 72-hour burn-in test and full DDM/DOM validation before shipment.
100% MSA-compliant modules with Cisco, Huawei,Dell,Juniper, and Arista compatibility
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"We replaced 200 Cisco-branded SFPs with HYTOPTODEVICE equivalents across our spine layer — zero compatibility issues, 40% cost reduction."— Network Architect, Tier-2 ISP, Germany
Quality Certification & Compliance：
At HYTOPTODEVICE, our quality commitment is backed by industry-standard validations. From fiber optical transceiver manufacturing to final inspection, our processes ensure global compliance and reliability.
We adhere to rigorous standards for our SFP modules and network solutions:
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CE & FCC: Fully compliant for seamless Global Market Access.
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Proven Reliability: Rigorous testing to reduce compliance risk and ensure safety.
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