GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver
Brand: Cisco | Category: Transceivers & Cables
SKU: CISCO-GLC-SX-MM-RGD-1G-SFP-SX-RUGGEDIZED | Part #: GLC-SX-MM-RGD | MPN: GLC-SX-MM-RGD
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About the GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver
The Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver is engineered for network engineers and infrastructure teams deploying short-reach multimode fiber connectivity in demanding environments. This SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) module delivers 1.25 Gbps throughput over 1000BASE-SX, utilizing an 850 nm VCSEL laser to achieve 220 m reach on OM1 62.5/125 µm fiber and 550 m on OM2 50/125 µm fiber. The ruggedized design, combined with an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, makes the GLC-SX-MM-RGD ideal for field deployments, industrial campuses, and environments subject to thermal stress or vibration.
Built to Cisco standards and compliant with SFP MSA and IEEE 802.3z specifications, this transceiver features an LC Duplex connector, 8B/10B encoding, and integrated Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) for real-time performance visibility. With a typical transmit power range of -9.5 dBm to 0 dBm and receiver sensitivity of -17 dBm (minimum), the module delivers reliable signal integrity across its rated distance. The hot-swappable design enables seamless field replacement without system downtime, while RoHS compliance ensures environmental responsibility. Part number GLC-SX-MM-RGD offers enterprises a durable, standards-aligned solution for short-haul multimode deployments.
Ideal Deployment Scenarios
- Campus backbone and building-to-building interconnects within multimode fiber infrastructure
- Industrial and outdoor environments requiring extended temperature tolerance and ruggedization
- Data center intra-rack and adjacent-rack connectivity over OM2 fiber segments up to 550 m
- Legacy and modern Cisco switch environments standardized on 1000BASE-SX transceiver modules
- Field-deployable networks where hot-swap capability and real-time diagnostics reduce operational burden
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Transceivers & Cables |
| SKU | CISCO-GLC-SX-MM-RGD-1G-SFP-SX-RUGGEDIZED |
| Part Number | GLC-SX-MM-RGD |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
| Interface | 1GbE |
| Speed | 1 Gbps |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GLC-SX-MM-RGD |
| Form Factor | SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
| Data Rate | 1.25 Gbps |
| Ethernet Standard | 1000BASE-SX |
| Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Fiber Type | Multimode |
| Maximum Reach (OM1 62.5/125 µm) | 220 m |
| Maximum Reach (OM2 50/125 µm) | 550 m |
| Laser Type | VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) |
| Connector Type | LC Duplex |
| Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) | Supported |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Compliance | SFP MSA, IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX |
| Encoding | 8B/10B |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| Typical Transmit Power | -9.5 dBm to 0 dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -17 dBm (minimum) |
Frequently Asked Questions about GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver
What does the GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver do?
The GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.
What are the headline specs of the GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver?
Key specifications for the GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver: new condition; product name GLC-SX-MM-RGD 1G SFP SX Ruggedized Transceiver; brand Cisco; category Network Equipment; form factor SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable); data rate 1 Gbps; wavelength 850 nm. Manufacturer part number CISCO-GLC-SX-MM-RGD-1G-SFP-SX-RUGGEDIZED. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.