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Small rectangular transceiver module, silver metal housing with LC port and label

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N28601GSXC 1000BASE-SX SFP Transceiver

SKU CH-YX1A-V1JTA

1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver with LC connector for multimode fibre links

  • 1000 Mbps fibre link over multi-mode cable
  • Cisco-compatible GLC-SX-MMD module for drop-in deployment
  • LC duplex connector simplifies patch-panel wiring
  • Hot-pluggable SFP form factor enables live upgrades
  • New stock manufactured by Tripp Lite in 2024

Cisco-Compatible 1000BASE-SX SFP Transceiver

The Tripp Lite N28601GSXC is a Cisco-compatible GLC-SX-MMD SFP transceiver designed for 1000BASE-SX network connections over multimode fibre. It serves administrators and integrators who need a hot-swappable optical module for Gigabit Ethernet links in enterprise or campus environments. The unit carries UPC 037332284136 and was first listed by the manufacturer in 2024.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As a passive optical transceiver, the module generates minimal heat and produces no audible noise during normal operation. Power consumption remains low, drawing only what the host switch or router supplies through the SFP cage. No external power adapter or active cooling is required for standard deployment.

Bundled Accessories and Software Impact

The transceiver ships as a standalone module without cables, cleaning tools or configuration software. Compatibility is handled by the host device firmware, so no driver installation changes the link behaviour. Users must supply their own LC duplex multimode patch cords to complete the fibre run.

Highlights

  • 1000 Mbps fibre link over multi-mode cable
  • Cisco-compatible GLC-SX-MMD module for drop-in deployment
  • LC duplex connector simplifies patch-panel wiring
  • Hot-pluggable SFP form factor enables live upgrades
  • New stock manufactured by Tripp Lite in 2024

Specifications

BrandTripp Lite

Questions about this item

How do I install the LC duplex connector on this 1000BASE-SX SFP, and what step do people often miss?

Insert the transceiver until it clicks, then connect the LC duplex patch cable with the correct TX/RX polarity — swapping the fibres is the common mistake that leaves the link dark.

What maintenance or replacement will this SFP transceiver need over time?

The optical interfaces should be inspected and cleaned with a lint-free swab and isopropyl alcohol whenever fibres are disconnected; the module itself has no user-serviceable parts and is replaced only if link errors persist after cleaning.

What is the first limit that appears when this 1000BASE-SX SFP runs continuously at 1000 Mbps?

The 1000 Mbps line-rate ceiling is reached before any thermal or power limit; the module is rated for continuous operation at that speed within its specified temperature range.

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