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AddOn GLC-LH-SMD-AO 1000Base-LX SFP Transceiver 1310nm 10km LC DOM
Cisco-compatible SFP transceiver delivers 1 Gbps over single-mode fiber at 1310 nm for 10 km links with LC connectors and DOM monitoring
- Compatible BrandCisco®
- Device TypeTransceiver
- Form FactorSFP
- Network MediaSMF
- Wavelength1310nm
- ProtocolsTCP/IP
Type 1000Base-LX
- 1000Base-SX
- 1000Base-LX
- 1 Gbps data rate over single-mode fibre up to 10 km
- 1310 nm wavelength suits long-reach 1000Base-LX links
- LC duplex connector enables quick patching in dense panels
- Hot-swappable SFP form factor allows changes without power-down
- TAA-compliant build meets government procurement requirements
Cisco-compatible 1 Gbps SFP transceiver
This AddOn GLC-LH-SMD-AO is a hot-swappable SFP module built for 1000Base-LX links over single-mode fibre. It targets network engineers and integrators who need a drop-in replacement for Cisco GLC-LH-SMD optics in switches, routers or media converters running at 1 Gbps.
Upgrades legacy copper or short-reach optics
The module replaces fixed copper ports or multi-mode SFPs when the link must span up to 10 km at 1310 nm. The jump is worth it when existing cabling is single-mode and the budget calls for a TAA-compliant, MSA-standard part that initialises identically to the OEM unit.
Hot-swap install into any SFP cage
Insert the transceiver into a powered Gigabit Ethernet SFP slot; the LC connectors key automatically and the DOM interface reports link health. The usual pitfall is mating angle-polished connectors to flat-polished patch cords, which raises return loss and drops the link.
Highlights
- 1 Gbps data rate over single-mode fibre up to 10 km
- 1310 nm wavelength suits long-reach 1000Base-LX links
- LC duplex connector enables quick patching in dense panels
- Hot-swappable SFP form factor allows changes without power-down
- TAA-compliant build meets government procurement requirements
Specifications
| Brand | AddOn |
|---|---|
| Part Number | GLC-LH-SMD-AO |
| Compatible Brand | Cisco® |
| Device Type | Transceiver |
| Form Factor | SFP |
| Network Media | SMF |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Protocols | TCP/IP |
| Max Distance | 10KM |
| Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Feature | Compatible OEM: Cisco® Compatible With OEM Part Number(s) GLC-LH-SMD, GLC-LH-SMD= Transceiver Type: LX Reach: 10km Connector: LC Form Type: SFP Wavelength: 1310nm Media: SMF Speed Description: 1-Gigabit Environment: 0 to 70C Speed: 1000Base DOM |
| Shipping weight | 0.16 kg |
| Package size | 121 × 70 × 30 mm |
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Questions about this item
What type of fiber connector does the GLC-LH-SMD-AO transceiver use?
The module uses a duplex LC connector for single-mode fiber patch cables.
How is the SFP module installed and what step is often missed?
Insert the transceiver into a compatible Gigabit SFP port until it clicks; the latch must be fully engaged or the link will not come up.
What ongoing maintenance does the 1310nm single-mode transceiver require?
Inspect and clean the LC ferrule end-faces before each connection; replace the module if optical power degrades below the 10km link budget.
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