Cisco GLC-EX-SMD 1000BASE-EX SFP Gigabit Single Mode 40km LC Transceiver

• Metro area network (MAN) connectivity
• Inter-campus enterprise fiber links
• Data center interconnect (DCI) up to 40km
• WAN aggregation for distributed enterprises
• Disaster recovery site connectivity
• Government and public sector network links
• Utility and energy sector remote site connectivity
• Financial institution branch interconnection
• Service provider metro transport networks
• Hybrid cloud and colocation integration

• 1000BASE-EX Gigabit Ethernet support (1 Gbps)
• Extended reach up to 40km over single-mode fiber
• LC duplex fiber connector interface
• Hot-swappable SFP form factor
• Optimized for long-distance enterprise links
• Stable low-latency optical transmission
• Designed for metro and WAN-scale deployments
• Compatible with Cisco Gigabit SFP platforms
• Efficient use of existing fiber infrastructure
• Supports resilient enterprise backbone design
• Ideal for disaster recovery connectivity
• Reduced need for intermediate optical regeneration
• Reliable performance in distributed networks
• Plug-and-play deployment model
• Supports scalable infrastructure expansion

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: SFP Optical Transceiver
• Ethernet Standard: 1000BASE-EX
• Data Rate: 1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Fiber Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
• Connector Type: LC Duplex
• Maximum Distance: Up to 40 km
• Wavelength: 1310 nm
• Form Factor: Hot-swappable SFP
• Compatibility: Cisco Gigabit SFP-supported switches/routers

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco GLC-EX-SMD when they need dependable Gigabit connectivity over long distances without compromising stability or network performance. It is optimized for metro-scale and inter-campus fiber deployments where 10G migration may not yet be required.
• Compared to shorter-range SFP modules, it enables up to 40km reach, significantly reducing the need for intermediate network hops or costly optical regeneration equipment. This simplifies architecture while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.
• From a business standpoint, it supports strong ROI by extending existing fiber infrastructure, enabling scalable WAN expansion, and ensuring business continuity across distributed environments such as disaster recovery sites and remote data centers.