Product Overview
The Cisco GLC-FE-100FX is a Fast Ethernet SFP transceiver that provides 100BASE-FX connectivity over multimode fiber (MMF). Designed for reliable, short-distance fiber communication, this SFP supports up to 2 km transmission distance and operates at a 1310 nm wavelength. It is widely used in enterprise, industrial, and electrically noisy environments requiring stable and interference-resistant connections.
Product Details
| Specification | Description |
| Product Model | GLC-FE-100FX |
| Form Factor | SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) |
| Interface Type | 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 100 Mbps |
| Fiber Type | Multimode Fiber (MMF) |
| Connector Type | LC duplex |
| Wavelength | 1310 nm |
| Max Distance | Up to 2 km |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Digital Optical Monitoring | No |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3u, RoHS |
| Cisco Platform Support | Compatible with most Cisco switches and routers |
Product Features
Provides 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over multimode fiber
Ideal for short-range, EMI-sensitive environments such as industrial or campus networks
Operates at 1310 nm wavelength, standard for 100BASE-FX
Hot-swappable design allows quick installation without downtime
Compatible with a wide range of Cisco Catalyst, IE series, and routers
Reliable and cost-effective solution for legacy 100 Mbps fiber networks
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Data Rate | Interface | Fiber Type | Max Distance | Wavelength | Connector |
| GLC-FE-100FX | 100 Mbps | 100BASE-FX | MMF | 2 km | 1310 nm | LC |
| GLC-GE-100FX | 100 Mbps | 100BASE-FX | MMF | 2 km | 1310 nm | LC |
| GLC-FE-100BX-U | 100 Mbps | 100BASE-BX | SMF | 10 km | 1310 nm | LC |
| GLC-FE-100BX-D | 100 Mbps | 100BASE-BX | SMF | 10 km | 1550 nm | LC |
| GLC-FE-100LX | 100 Mbps | 100BASE-LX | SMF | 10 km | 1310 nm | LC |
Latest Cisco 100BASE SFP Transceivers
| Model | Fiber Type | Distance | Wavelength | Interface | Connector | Application |
| GLC-FE-100FX | MMF | 2 km | 1310 nm | 100BASE-FX | LC | Campus, industrial |
| GLC-FE-100LX | SMF | 10 km | 1310 nm | 100BASE-LX | LC | Long-distance Ethernet |
| GLC-FE-100ZX | SMF | 80 km | 1550 nm | 100BASE-ZX | LC | Metro, carrier networks |
