Cisco® GLC-T-10G Compatible TAA 10GBase-TX SFP+ Transceiver (Copper, 30m, RJ-45)

The AddOn SFP-10G-T-AO is a Cisco-compatible SFP+ copper transceiver with an RJ-45 connector, supporting 10-Gigabit Ethernet links up to 30 meters; it suits network teams connecting compatible equipment over short copper runs.

Recommended For

• Network administrators connecting a nearby server, NAS, or workstation with an RJ-45 10GbE port to a compatible Cisco SFP+ switch port, especially when reusing copper cabling is more practical than adding fiber or a direct-attach cable.
• IT teams making short, in-rack or adjacent-rack 10GbE links to copper Ethernet endpoints; this module provides an RJ-45 handoff for runs rated up to 30 m at 10Gbps.
• Network operators who need a copper SFP+ connection that can negotiate 100Mbps, 1Gbps, or 10Gbps with supported equipment, rather than a 10Gbps-only link.
• Cisco-network users who have confirmed their specific switch or router supports this Cisco-compatible module and can supply its power and cooling requirements.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• Connect an SFP+ switch to a 10GbE NAS or server with an RJ-45 port; the module lets the devices use existing Ethernet cabling for a fast local data link, provided both ends and the switch support the required speeds.
• Add an RJ-45 10GbE connection to a switch or network card that has an open SFP+ port; this can connect it to copper-Ethernet equipment without replacing that equipment, assuming the host supports the module.
• Reuse a short, already-installed copper Ethernet run between 10GbE devices instead of pulling fiber or installing a direct-attach cable; the link can carry network traffic at 10GbE when the cable, endpoints, and ports support it.
• Connect an SFP+ switch port to a nearby 10GBASE-T device in a home lab or wiring closet; the RJ-45 interface makes the connection familiar, but the switch’s module compatibility and port restrictions should be checked first.
• Use the module for a short copper link where fiber or a direct-attach cable is inconvenient; expect the transceiver to run warm, and check the equipment’s cooling and module compatibility before deploying it in a tightly packed switch.

Spec Summary