| NO. | Brand | Compatible P/N | Remarks |
| 1 | Cisco | GLC-EZX-SM-120 | |
| 2 | Arista Networks | SFP-1G-EZX-120 | |
| 3 | Huawei | eSFP-GE-ZX120-SM1550 | |
| 4 | Juniper | SFP-1GE-EZX-120 | |
| 5 | Brocade | E1MG-EZX-120 |
| Cisco Compatible | GLC-EZX-SM-120 | Vendor Name | HYTOPTODEVICE |
| Form Factor | SFP | Max Data Rate | 1.25Gbps |
| Wavelength | 1550nm | Max Distance | 120km |
| Connector | Duplex LC | Transmitter Type | 1550nm DFB |
| Cable Type | SMF | Receiver Type | APD |
| TX Power | +1.0~+5.0dBm | Receiver Sensitivity | < -32.0dBm |
| Protocols | SFF-8472 MSA Compliant, IEEE 802.3ah-2004 | Operation Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
Full Compatibility List and Supported Devices of Fiber Optic Transceiver
One of the biggest advantages of third-party optical transceiver is their strong brand compatibility,which helps enterprises cut hardware costs without sacrificing performance.Our 1G SFP 120km optical transceivers are fully tested and certified to work seamlessly with the Cisco equipments:
Cisco Catalyst 2960 & 3560 Series: WS-C2960X-24PD-L, WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I, WS-C3560X-48T-S
Cisco Catalyst 3750 & 3850 Series: WS-C3750X-24T-S, WS-C3850-24T-E, WS-C3850-48P-S
Cisco Catalyst 9200 & 9300 Series: C9200-24T, C9200L-48P-4X, C9300-24T, C9300-48U
Cisco ME (Metro Ethernet) Series: ME-3600X-24CX, ME-C3750-24TE
Cisco ASR & ISR Router Series: ASR 901, ASR 1001-X, ASR 9001, ISR 4331, ISR 4451-X
Cisco Nexus Series: Nexus 3048, Nexus 93180YC-FX
Main Application Scenarios of Fiber Connection Module
Extreme Long-Haul Infrastructure: Directly linking deep rural, regional, or cross-border facilities up to 120km apart without investing in expensive inline optical repeaters or regenerators.
Utility & Pipeline Telemetry: Bridging communication gaps across remote critical infrastructure networks, such as oil and gas pipelines, railway signaling systems, and electrical power grids.
Regional Service Provider Transport: Connecting centralized core telecom facilities to deep edge nodes, rural broadband cabinets, or remote aggregation points.
Geographically Isolated Data Centers: Constructing low-latency 1G backup and data replication paths between highly separated primary data hubs and disaster recovery (DR) sites.



Q1: What is the maximum distance supported by the Cisco GLC-EZX-SM-120 compatible SFP? A1: It is designed to cover extreme, ultra-long-haul distances of up to 120 kilometers (approx. 74.5 miles) over high-quality single-mode fiber (SMF).
Q2: Do I absolutely need an optical attenuator when deploying this 120km module?
A2: Yes. Because the transmitter generates strong optical signals and the APD receiver is highly sensitive, connecting this module over short fiber runs (typically under 60km) without a 15dB to 20dB inline optical attenuator will permanently damage the receiver.
Q3: What is the receiver overload threshold for the GLC-EZX-SM-120?
A3: The receiver overload is usually around -10 dBm. Any incoming light signal stronger than this threshold risks saturating or burning out the receiver optic.
Q4: What is the center operating wavelength of this module?
A4: It operates strictly at 1550nm, leveraging the lowest attenuation window of single-mode optical fiber.
Q5: Can I use this 120km module with multi-mode fiber patch cables?
A4: No. It is strictly compatible with 9/125µm Single-Mode Fiber (SMF). Multi-mode fiber will cause severe signal loss and the link will not establish.
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.
"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:
ISO 9001: Certified quality management and production consistency.
CE & FCC: Fully compliant for seamless Global Market Access.
RoHS: Committed to environmental responsibility and hazardous material control.
Proven Reliability: Rigorous testing to reduce compliance risk and ensure safety.
Certified Quality. Global Standards. Guaranteed Performance.






