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GLC-TE (Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP Copper Transceiver Module, RJ-45, Cat5, 100m)
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GLC-TE Overview
GLC-TE is a Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP copper transceiver module for Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. The module uses the SFP form factor for compatible Cisco Gigabit Ethernet ports and slots. Its interface provides 10/100/1000 auto negotiation for copper Ethernet links. The module uses Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling as its media type. Its front-panel connection uses an RJ-45 connector for standard Ethernet patch leads. The maximum supported link distance is 100 m. Its operating temperature class is Extended. DDM and DOM monitoring are not applicable to this copper model. The module is hot-swappable within supported Cisco networking equipment.
GLC-TE uses 1000BASE-T copper Ethernet electrical signalling rather than an optical transmitter. Receiver optics such as PIN and APD do not apply to this RJ-45 copper SFP. TX optical power values are not specified for this copper Ethernet module. RX optical sensitivity values are not specified for this copper Ethernet module. With 1000BASE-T operation, the module follows Ethernet copper signalling rather than optical wavelength transmission. IEEE 802.3 applies to the documented copper Ethernet interface. IEC 60603-7 applies to the RJ-45 connector requirement in Cisco SFP documentation. With Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP operation, Auto MDI/MDIX supports automatic transmit and receive pair handling. Power consumption is listed by Cisco as typical SFP consumption up to 1 W per SFP port. The physical module dimensions are 8.5 mm high, 13.4 mm wide, and 56.5 mm deep.
GLC-TE works across supported Cisco 1-Gbps SFP platforms including Catalyst 2960, Catalyst 3560, Catalyst 3750, Catalyst 3850, Catalyst 4500, Catalyst 6800, Nexus 3000, Nexus 9000, ASR routers, ISR routers, and ASA appliances. Enterprise campus access closets use the module for RJ-45 copper handoff from an SFP slot. Edge and aggregation deployments use the module when short 1G copper links remain in the cabling plan. Cat5 cabling is the required grade for the documented 100 m copper reach. Buy GLC-TE from ORM Systems in new and certified refurbished condition. Certified refurbished stock is tested for link recognition and copper Ethernet operation before dispatch. Order GLC-TE for Cisco copper SFP replacement, expansion, or spare inventory requirements. ORM Systems provides bulk quotation support for enterprise and volume buyers.
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GLC-TE Specifications
- Product Type
- Copper Transceiver
- Brand
- Cisco
- Series
- Cisco 1G SFP
- Use Case
- Enterprise Campus / Edge / Aggregation
- Form Factor
- SFP
- Data Rate
- 1 Gbps
- Protocol
- Ethernet
- Fiber Type
- Copper
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Reach
- 100 m (Cat5)
- Cable Standard
- Cat5
- Supported Standards
- IEEE 802.3 / IEC 60603-7
- DDM/DOM Support
- No
- Power Consumption
- 1 W
- Operating Temperature
- Extended (-5°C to 85°C)
- Compatible Platforms
- Cisco Catalyst 2960 / Cisco Catalyst 3560 / Cisco Catalyst 3750 / Cisco Catalyst 3850 / Cisco Catalyst 4500 / Cisco Catalyst 6800 / Cisco Nexus 3000 / Cisco Nexus 9000 / Cisco ASR Series / Cisco ISR Series / Cisco ASA 5500 Series
- Height
- 8.5 mm
- Width
- 13.4 mm
- Depth
- 56.5 mm
- Weight
- 0.075 kg
GLC-TE Use Case
Copper Access Port Handoff
GLC-TE sits in a switch SFP slot and presents a 1000BASE-T RJ-45 handoff to copper structured cabling. Engineers use it where an access closet has available SFP capacity but the downstream run terminates on Cat5 or better twisted-pair cable. The interface negotiates copper Ethernet with the far-end device while the host switch keeps modular uplink planning intact. The result is a short 1G copper access connection without replacing the host platform or adding a separate media converter.
Distribution Closet Media Transition
The module occupies a 1G SFP port at the closet edge where copper cabling still connects nearby switches, routers, appliances, or management devices. Network teams install GLC-TE when a fiber-ready platform needs an RJ-45 path across an existing 100m copper segment. The host interface remains part of the switch configuration, including VLAN, trunk, or routed-port policy. The result is controlled media transition inside the distribution closet while the network preserves existing copper pathways.
Out-of-Band Management Handoff
GLC-TE provides a copper SFP handoff for management-plane links that terminate on RJ-45 patching rather than fiber. Engineers place the module in a supported SFP slot, connect Cat5 or better cabling, and assign the host interface to the management VLAN, routed management segment, or appliance network. The 1000BASE-T link keeps management traffic physically separate from production uplinks where the design requires separation. The result is a dedicated 1G copper management path using existing cabling.
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Product Comparison Table 
| GLC-TE |  GLC-BX-U |  GLC-GE-DR-LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Copper Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver |
| Form Factor | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Data Rate | 1 Gbps | 1G | 1G |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | LC | LC |
| Fiber Type | Copper | Single-mode | Single-mode |
| Power Consumption | 1 W | 1.5W | 1.5W |
| Operating Temperature | Extended (-5°C to 85°C) | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
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Reviews & Ratings
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Matthew Price
4
Copper gigabit SFP worked flawlessly.
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Sara Memon
5
Ideal for switch to switch links.
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Nikolai Ivanov
4
Stable performance.
D
Danish Khan
5
No issues.
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Linda Cooper
5
Satisfied.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco GLC-TE?
Cisco GLC-TE is a 1000BASE-T copper SFP transceiver module for Gigabit Ethernet links over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cabling. It installs into a compatible Cisco SFP port and presents an RJ-45 copper interface for standard Ethernet cabling. The module is used when a switch, router, or network device needs copper handoff from an SFP slot.
What does the GLC-TE model number mean?
GLC-TE identifies a Cisco Gigabit Ethernet SFP module for 1000BASE-T copper connectivity with extended temperature rating. The GLC family covers Cisco 1G SFP transceivers, while the T refers to twisted-pair copper Ethernet. The E variant is listed by Cisco with EXT temperature range, making it different from the standard commercial temperature GLC-T.
What type of hardware is GLC-TE?
GLC-TE is a hot-swappable SFP transceiver module, not a switch, router, or standalone media converter. It converts a compatible SFP slot into a 1000BASE-T RJ-45 copper Ethernet interface. Network teams use it to connect copper patch leads, access links, management runs, or short building links without changing the host platform.
Where does GLC-TE sit in the Cisco transceiver lineup?
GLC-TE sits in Cisco's 1-Gbps SFP portfolio as a copper 1000BASE-T option. It is part of the same broad family as GLC-T, GLC-T-RGD, GLC-SX-MMD, and GLC-LH-SMD, but it is designed for RJ-45 copper links rather than multimode or single-mode fiber. It suits short copper Ethernet runs up to 100m.
What form factor does GLC-TE use?
GLC-TE uses the Small Form-Factor Pluggable, or SFP, form factor for 1G Ethernet ports. It plugs into a compatible SFP slot on Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, or other supported networking platforms. The physical module is hot-swappable, so hardware teams usually install or replace it without removing the entire host device from service.
What data rate does GLC-TE support?
GLC-TE supports Gigabit Ethernet operation for 1000BASE-T copper links. Cisco's 1000BASE-T SFP family also supports 10/100/1000 auto negotiation, which helps the copper port match supported Ethernet speeds on the far-end device. Buyers should confirm platform software support before ordering, because host compatibility affects whether all advertised modes operate correctly.
What cable type is required for GLC-TE?
GLC-TE operates over standard Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair copper cabling for 1000BASE-T links up to 100m. Cat5e or better cabling is commonly used in enterprise installations for Gigabit Ethernet. The installed cable plant should meet Ethernet standards, because poor termination, excessive distance, or damaged copper pairs can cause negotiation or link stability issues.
What connector does GLC-TE use?
GLC-TE uses an RJ-45 connector for copper Ethernet cabling. This makes it suitable for standard twisted-pair patch leads and copper structured cabling rather than LC fiber patch cords. The module is useful where the host device has an SFP slot, but the network design requires a familiar RJ-45 handoff to a nearby switch, router, or endpoint device.
What is the maximum reach of GLC-TE?
GLC-TE supports copper Ethernet link lengths up to 100m, equal to 328 feet, over standard Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cabling. This reach aligns with typical 1000BASE-T copper Ethernet limits. It is best for short access, closet, rack, and device-to-device runs rather than long campus or building backbone links that require optical fiber.
Does GLC-TE support DOM?
GLC-TE is listed by Cisco with DOM marked as not applicable. That is expected for a copper 1000BASE-T SFP, because DOM is mainly associated with optical monitoring values such as transmit power, receive power, laser bias, and wavelength behavior. Operations teams should monitor copper link state, negotiation speed, errors, and host interface counters instead.
What is GLC-TE used for?
GLC-TE is used to add a 1G RJ-45 copper interface to a compatible Cisco SFP port. Common uses include short copper uplinks, management network handoffs, access closet interconnects, temporary migrations, and device connections where fiber is unavailable. It gives network teams a copper option while preserving the modular SFP port design on the host device.
What environment size fits GLC-TE best?
GLC-TE fits enterprise, branch, lab, data closet, and access-layer environments that need short copper Gigabit Ethernet handoffs from SFP slots. It is not sized by user count or switch density; it is selected by link media, distance, port compatibility, and temperature requirement. The 100m copper reach makes it practical inside rooms, racks, and local cabling zones.
Which workloads suit GLC-TE?
GLC-TE suits standard 1G Ethernet traffic where a copper RJ-45 handoff is required. It supports infrastructure links for management, access switching, router handoff, appliance connectivity, and short uplinks between compatible devices. It is not a 10G transceiver, so buyers should select a 10G copper or optical module when the host port and application require higher throughput.
Does GLC-TE work for access-layer deployments?
GLC-TE works well in access-layer deployments when a switch SFP slot needs to connect to existing copper structured cabling or a nearby RJ-45 device. It is often used where fiber is unnecessary for the distance involved. The module keeps the link at Gigabit Ethernet while allowing copper handoff from an otherwise modular uplink or SFP interface.
Which Cisco platforms support GLC-TE?
GLC-TE belongs to Cisco's 1G SFP portfolio, which Cisco lists across many platform families including Catalyst 2960, 3560, 3750, 3850, 4500, 6800, Nexus 3000, Nexus 9000, ASR routers, ISR routers, and ASA appliances. Exact support depends on platform, port type, software version, and transceiver compatibility matrix validation before deployment.
Is GLC-TE compatible with Cisco Catalyst switches?
GLC-TE is commonly selected for Cisco Catalyst environments where supported SFP ports require 1G copper connectivity. Cisco lists 1G SFP platform support across Catalyst families such as 2960, 2960-X, 3560, 3750-X, 3850, 4500, and 6800. Buyers should still check the specific switch model and software release before ordering production quantities.
Is GLC-TE compatible with Cisco Nexus platforms?
GLC-TE may be used in supported Cisco Nexus environments where a 1G SFP copper module is approved for the specific platform and software image. Cisco lists 1G SFP support across Nexus 2000, 3000, 5000, 7000, 9000, 9300, and 9500 modular series. Compatibility should be validated against the latest Cisco matrix for the exact Nexus model.
Which standards and protocols are relevant to GLC-TE?
GLC-TE is tied to 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over twisted-pair copper cabling and uses an RJ-45 interface. Cisco's 1000BASE-T SFP modules support 10/100/1000 auto negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX. The cabling should follow Category 5 or better Ethernet requirements, with link distance kept within the 100m copper limit.
How does GLC-TE compare with GLC-T?
GLC-TE and GLC-T are both Cisco 1000BASE-T copper SFP transceiver modules for RJ-45 Ethernet links up to 100m. The key difference is temperature rating: Cisco lists GLC-T as commercial temperature and GLC-TE as extended temperature. GLC-TE is the stronger match when the deployment requires broader operating temperature tolerance within supported platform limits.
How does GLC-TE compare with GLC-T-RGD?
GLC-TE and GLC-T-RGD both provide 1000BASE-T copper SFP connectivity over RJ-45, but their environmental positioning is different. Cisco lists GLC-TE as extended temperature, while GLC-T-RGD is an industrial temperature rugged variant. GLC-T-RGD fits harsher industrial environments, while GLC-TE suits extended temperature needs without moving to the rugged copper SFP option.
How does GLC-TE compare with SFP-GE-T?
GLC-TE and SFP-GE-T are both Cisco copper Gigabit Ethernet SFP options, but Cisco lists SFP-GE-T as a 1000BASE-T NEBS 3 ESD module. GLC-TE is the extended temperature 1000BASE-T standard option. Buyers comparing the two should match platform support, compliance requirements, and environmental needs rather than choosing only by connector or distance.
How does GLC-TE compare with GLC-SX-MMD?
GLC-TE is a copper 1000BASE-T SFP with an RJ-45 connector and 100m reach over Cat5 cabling. GLC-SX-MMD is a 1000BASE-SX optical SFP for multimode fiber, listed with DOM support. GLC-TE fits short copper handoffs, while GLC-SX-MMD fits fiber access or uplink runs where multimode cabling is already installed.
Is GLC-TE available new or refurbished?
GLC-TE is typically sourced through ORM Systems in new, refurbished, or surplus condition depending on live market availability. Condition should be confirmed at quote stage because Cisco transceiver supply changes by batch, region, and channel. Refurbished units should be tested before dispatch so buyers receive a module suitable for production network installation.
What affects the GLC-TE price?
GLC-TE price is affected by condition, quantity, lead time, Cisco original availability, and whether the order requires matched batches or urgent dispatch. Refurbished and surplus supply often costs less than new boxed inventory. Buyers should request a current quote because transceiver pricing changes with market demand, supplier stock, and procurement volume.
Is GLC-TE still in production or end of life?
GLC-TE lifecycle status should be checked against Cisco's current lifecycle notices at the time of purchase. The module appears in Cisco's Gigabit Ethernet SFP ordering information, but production, regional availability, and support status can change. ORM Systems can quote available supply while helping buyers compare approved alternatives if a lifecycle constraint affects procurement.
What are the usual lead times for GLC-TE?
GLC-TE lead times depend on required condition, order quantity, source location, and whether the buyer needs Cisco original packaging or tested refurbished stock. Small quantities are often easier to source than bulk project quantities. ORM Systems should confirm the available batch, dispatch route, and estimated delivery window before the buyer commits to a rollout schedule.
Are bulk discounts available for GLC-TE?
Bulk pricing is commonly requested for GLC-TE when network teams need multiple copper SFPs across access closets, branch refreshes, lab builds, or spare inventory. Discount levels depend on quantity, condition, and market supply. Buyers should share the target quantity, preferred condition, delivery location, and required date so ORM Systems can price the order accurately.
What warranty applies to GLC-TE from ORM Systems?
GLC-TE purchases from ORM Systems can be supplied with warranty terms based on product condition, availability, and quote agreement. Cisco's own data sheet lists a standard 5-year warranty for Cisco SFP modules, while reseller warranty terms may differ by stock source. Buyers should review the warranty stated on the ORM Systems quote before placing the order.
How is refurbished GLC-TE tested before dispatch?
Refurbished GLC-TE modules should be tested for physical condition, correct identification, link establishment, RJ-45 interface behavior, and Gigabit Ethernet operation before dispatch. Testing helps confirm that the module negotiates properly in a compatible SFP port and passes traffic under expected conditions. This is especially important for production networks using mixed new and refurbished spares.
What certifications or compliance details matter for GLC-TE?
GLC-TE is a Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP module using an RJ-45 copper interface. Relevant standards include Ethernet 1000BASE-T operation and RJ-45 connector requirements such as IEC 60603-7 referenced in Cisco's SFP documentation. Buyers should also check platform compatibility, software support, and any internal compliance requirements before installing the module in regulated environments.
How is GLC-TE installed for first use?
GLC-TE installs into a compatible SFP slot on the host Cisco device, then connects to a Category 5 or better copper patch cable through the RJ-45 port. The connected interface should be checked for link status, negotiated speed, duplex, errors, and platform recognition. Network teams should confirm the host software accepts the module before production use.
Does GLC-TE require a licence or software feature?
GLC-TE does not require a separate transceiver licence by itself, but the host platform must support the SFP module, port speed, and software release. Some Cisco devices enforce transceiver compatibility or require approved software behavior for specific optics. Buyers should validate the exact switch, router, or appliance model before assuming the module will operate in every SFP slot.
What accessories or prerequisites are needed for GLC-TE?
GLC-TE requires a compatible Cisco SFP port and a Category 5 or better twisted-pair copper Ethernet cable with RJ-45 termination. The copper link should stay within the 100m distance limit. Deployment teams should also have access to host interface status commands or network monitoring tools to confirm link negotiation, errors, and traffic stability after installation.
Where can buyers purchase GLC-TE in the UK?
GLC-TE can be purchased in the UK through ORM Systems for business and enterprise hardware procurement. Buyers should request a quote with required quantity, condition preference, delivery postcode, and target lead time. This helps ORM Systems confirm current Cisco original availability, refurbished options, warranty terms, and pricing for the specific copper SFP requirement.
Does ORM Systems ship GLC-TE internationally?
ORM Systems can support international enquiries for GLC-TE depending on destination, quantity, export requirements, and available shipping routes. Buyers outside the UK should provide the delivery country, business details, required condition, and preferred delivery deadline. This allows accurate quoting for product availability, freight cost, documentation, and realistic lead time before purchase approval.