StarTech.com Juniper CTP-SFP-1GE-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e Transceiver - 100m

The StarTech.com CTPSFP1GETST is a Juniper-compatible 1GbE copper SFP transceiver with an RJ-45 port for 1000BASE-T connections over Cat5e or Cat6 cable up to 100 m (328 ft). It suits network administrators connecting compatible Juniper switches or routers to copper Ethernet devices.

Recommended For

• Network administrators adding a 1GbE RJ-45 connection to a compatible Juniper switch or router, especially when they need a Juniper-compatible SFP module.
• IT teams reusing existing Cat5e or Cat6 cabling for a 1GbE link of up to 100 meters, rather than installing fiber or replacing the cable run.
• Operators replacing or adding a transceiver in a compatible network device who want a hot-swappable module and a standard RJ-45 connection for copper Ethernet.
• Teams using an SFP-equipped switch from another brand that accepts uncoded modules, after confirming the specific device supports this transceiver.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• When a compatible Juniper switch or router has an available SFP slot but the nearby device uses Ethernet, install this module to connect them with a standard RJ-45 cable; the link can carry 1GbE without needing a fiber connection.
• For a copper Ethernet run between network equipment in different rooms or areas, use the module at the SFP end and existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling; it supports links up to 100 m when the host device and cabling are suitable.
• When a network uses copper Ethernet for most connections but has a compatible SFP-based switch or router, use this module to join the two without converting the nearby copper segment to fiber.
• If a compatible copper SFP needs replacement or a port needs to be changed to RJ-45, the hot-swappable module can be inserted or replaced without removing the network device; the actual interruption depends on the host and network configuration.

Spec Summary