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Small rectangular SFP transceiver with an RJ45 port and a matte metal body

Brute Networks

Brute Networks GLC-TE 10/100/1000BASE-T 100m SFP transceiver

SKU CH-VXZT-NN9XF

An SFP transceiver delivering 1 Gbps over copper to 100 m with industrial temperature rating

  • Port count10/100/1000Base-T
  • Product typeTransceiver
  • Supported standardsRJ45
  • Maximum range100m
  • Transfer speed1 Gbit/s
  • Indicator lightsPower, Link/Activity, Full-Duplex, and Speed
  • 100 m reach over copper cabling
  • 1 Gbps transfer rate for fast network links
  • Industrial temperature range from -5 °C to 85 °C
  • 100 % Cisco compatible and MSA compliant
  • LED indicators show power, link, duplex and speed

Copper SFP for Gigabit switches

This transceiver plugs into any SFP port that accepts the 10/100/1000BASE-T standard and provides a single RJ-45 jack for copper cabling. It is built for network engineers who need to extend a switch or router over standard twisted-pair links up to one hundred metres. The module is fully MSA compliant and verified for Cisco equipment.

Industrial temperature and low power

Rated for operation from minus five to eighty-five degrees Celsius, the unit stays within specification inside unheated cabinets or outdoor enclosures. Digital diagnostic monitoring reports temperature, voltage and bias current in real time so administrators can spot thermal drift before a link fails. Power draw remains modest, keeping aggregate chassis loads predictable.

Replaces fibre modules on short copper runs

When a deployment only needs Gigabit speed over Cat5e or Cat6, this copper SFP removes the cost and fragility of fibre patch cords and matching optics. The jump is worth it for campus links, building-to-building bridges or data-centre top-of-rack connections that stay inside the hundred-metre reach. It is not suited for links that exceed that distance or require single-mode fibre.

How it compares

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Price $110.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 1,471 comparable items (median $138.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCISCO
Model nameGLC-TE
Product typeTransceiver
Performance
Transfer speed1 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsRJ45
Maximum range100m
Ports & slots
Port count10/100/1000Base-T
Size & build
Product weight2 oz
Environment & compliance
Temperature range-5? ~ 85? C
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Link/Activity, Full-Duplex, and Speed

Questions about this item

How do I install the GLC-TE SFP transceiver and what step is often missed?

Slide the module into an SFP port until the latch clicks, then insert the RJ45 patch cable fully until it locks; the step often missed is removing the dust plug from the transceiver before cabling.

What maintenance or replacement will the GLC-TE need over time?

The transceiver itself has no moving parts or replaceable components; only the RJ45 patch cables may wear and need replacement if the latch breaks or contacts corrode.

What limit appears first when the GLC-TE runs continuously at high load?

The operating temperature ceiling of 85 °C is the first limit; sustained heavy traffic in a poorly ventilated chassis can push the module toward that threshold.

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