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Shop›Switch Tranceivers (GBIC/SFP)›StarTech.com Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-EX~Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm - DDM Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000
StarTech.com Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-EX~Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm - DDM Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000
£56.87
£68.24 inc. VAT
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Key Features
StarTech.com Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module, 1000BASE-EX, 1GbE Single Mode (SMF) Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver, 1GbE SFP, LC Connector, 40km, 1310nm, DDM, Firepower, ASR920, IE2000
Lifetime Warranty (GLCEXSMDST)
SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: Cisco GLC-EX-SMD)
1GbE
1000Base-EX
LC single-mode
up to 40 km
1310 nm
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
At £56.95 ex-VAT, this is the kind of SFP you buy when you’ve got a real need for 1GbE over longer reach on single-mode fibre and you want it done without paying “Cisco-tax” for an original part. In day-to-day reseller reality, these StarTech-compatible optics are usually fine for straightforward point-to-point links—as long as your switch/line card supports it and you’re using the right fibre type and optics profile. If you’re maintaining Firepower/ASR/industrial gear and need spares to keep things running, it’s a sensible, cost-controlled choice.
That said, I’d only recommend it for the “boring, dependable” scenarios: production links that already work with the same distance/wavelength expectations, plus environments where you’re not chasing marginal link stability. If you’re deploying into a mix of vendors, using questionable patching, or you need ultra-reliable optics monitoring in every case, I’d be more cautious—compatibility and real-world link behaviour can vary by platform and optics settings. Bottom line: good value for standard 1GbE SMF long-reach replacements; less ideal if you’re trying to solve an uncertain fibre/wiring problem or you need guaranteed first-time compatibility across all hardware.
Specifications
Performance
SFP transceiver typeFiber optic
Maximum data transfer rate1250 Mbit/s
Interface typeSFP
Single-mode fiber (SMF) supportedY
Fiber optic connectorLC
Features
Product colourSilver
Housing materialAluminium
Hot-swapY
Mean time between failures (MTBF)3013496 h
Power
Power consumption (typical)1 W
Certificates
Compliance certificatesCE,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Width13.7 mm
Depth56.6 mm
Height12.5 mm
Weight19 g
Packaging content
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Packaging data
Package width92 mm
Package depth120 mm
Package height32 mm
Package weight46 g
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width345 mm
Master (outer) case length410 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code85369010
Master (outer) case height330 mm
Products per master (outer) case77 pc(s)
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