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StarTech.com MSA Uncoded SFP Module, 1000BASE-TX, 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e, 100m
- With 1000Base-TX technology, get up to 1000Mbps data transfer rate over twisted pair cable
- Lets you conveniently connect to the 1.25 gigabit ethernet Ethernet technology to offer maximum productivity
- Supports twisted pair cables for durability and improved signal transfer while ensuring smooth and seamless data transfer
- SFP (mini-GBIC) is the single answer to all your desired and specified application execution needs
- SFP (mini-GBIC) with data networking application/usage for maximum productivity and usability
- Hot-swappable form factor for your convenience and simplicity of usage
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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- Return for refund within: 15 days
- Return for replacement within: 15 days
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- Support Phone: 1-800-265-1844
- Support Email: support@startech.com
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The StarTech.com SFP1000TXST is a hot-pluggable, MSA-compliant 1Gbps copper SFP transceiver with an RJ-45 port for connecting compatible SFP-equipped network devices to twisted-pair Ethernet over distances up to 100m.
Recommended For
- Network admins adding a 1GbE RJ-45 connection to an MSA-compatible switch or router with an available SFP slot, when the connected device already uses copper Ethernet.
- Teams extending an existing Cat5e or Cat6 network run to a nearby device, where a copper link of up to 100m and 1Gbps meets the requirement.
- IT staff connecting an RJ-45 device to an SFP-equipped network device without installing a fiber link, provided the host accepts uncoded MSA-compliant modules.
- Network technicians replacing or installing an SFP transceiver in a compatible switch or router while minimizing service interruption; the module is hot-swappable.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When a switch has an unused SFP slot but a nearby router or firewall has only an RJ45 Ethernet port, install the module and connect them with Cat5e or Cat6; the link can operate at 1 Gbps if both devices and the SFP slot support it.
- To link two switches over existing copper cabling, use the module in a compatible SFP port and connect it to the other switch’s RJ45 port; this provides a 1 Gbps copper uplink without needing a fiber run.
- If a network device such as an NVR or server has an RJ45 Ethernet port and the switch has a compatible SFP slot available, use the module to connect them over copper; the device joins the wired network at up to 1 Gbps.
- When a switch’s built-in RJ45 ports are already in use, use an available compatible SFP slot as another copper Ethernet connection for a nearby wired device; the Cat5e or Cat6 run should be within the module’s supported distance.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Connecting a 1000BASE-TX Gigabit Ethernet network to copper twisted-pair cabling through an RJ-45 SFP interface, for links up to 100 m |
| Network Compatibility | IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-TX compliant networks; TCP/IP protocols; meets or exceeds MSA standards |
| Interface And Reach | 1 x RJ-45 female copper port; maximum link distance 100 m (328 ft.) |
| Data Rate | Up to 1 Gbps |
| Installation | Hot-pluggable SFP transceiver |
| Operating Environment | Operating temperature: 0–70 °C (32–158 °F); storage temperature: −40–85 °C (−40–185 °F); humidity: 5–95% RH |
| Power | Rated at 1.3 W |
| Physical Specifications | Silver; 2.3 x 0.5 x 0.5 in.; item weight 0.025 kg |
| Package Contents | 1 SFP transceiver |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com SFP1000TXST |