Cisco Rugged 100BaseFX LC Multi-Mode SFP Transceiver Module

Overview

The Cisco GLC-FE-100FX-RGD is a small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver module designed to add 100BaseFX fiber connectivity to Cisco switches or routers with available SFP slots. It supports Fast Ethernet speeds of 100 Mbps over multimode fiber, operating at a 1310 nm wavelength to cover distances up to two kilometers. This makes it an excellent choice for extending network links across campus buildings, warehouses, or industrial environments where copper cabling is impractical or susceptible to interference.

Its compact and hot-swappable design allows network administrators to install or replace the module without interrupting network operations, enabling flexible and scalable fiber deployment. The module integrates seamlessly with other Cisco 100BaseX SFPs, maintaining consistent management and diagnostics through Cisco’s command-line interface.

Key features

• Delivers reliable Fast Ethernet connectivity over multimode fiber for distances up to 2 km
• Hot-swappable form factor enables easy installation and replacement without network downtime
• Operates at 1310 nm wavelength, optimizing performance for fiber runs in industrial and campus environments
• Compatible with a broad range of Cisco routers and switches, simplifying network upgrades and expansions
• Supports pay-as-you-populate deployment, allowing incremental scaling of fiber connections as needed
• Provides consistent Cisco CLI management and diagnostics for straightforward troubleshooting and maintenance

Key specs

• Data rate: 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
• Fiber type: Multimode fiber
• Wavelength: 1310 nm
• Maximum link length: 2 kilometers
• Connector type: LC
• Form factor: Small form factor pluggable (SFP)
• Compatibility: Cisco switches and routers with SFP slots

Connectivity and compatibility

This transceiver module fits into any Cisco device equipped with an SFP slot that supports 100BaseFX optics. It uses LC connectors for fiber cabling, which are common in enterprise and industrial fiber installations. The module’s compatibility with Cisco’s command-line interface ensures that network teams can manage and monitor the link using familiar tools, reducing the learning curve and simplifying network operations.

Its fiber-based connection is ideal for environments where electromagnetic interference or long distances make copper cabling unsuitable, such as factory floors, utility substations, or campus networks.

Ideal uses and environments

The Cisco GLC-FE-100FX-RGD is well suited for industrial automation, campus networking, and utility applications where reliable Fast Ethernet over fiber is required. It works effectively to connect remote devices like traffic cameras, environmental sensors, or control panels that are spread across distances beyond copper cable limits. Its rugged design and Cisco qualification make it a dependable choice for mission-critical networks that demand consistent performance and minimal downtime.