CISCO GLC-BX-D – 1000BASE-BX SFP, 1490NM

Detailed Description:

The CISCO GLC-BX-D is a 1000BASE-BX SFP transceiver module designed for bidirectional single-fiber transmission. Utilizing a 1490 nm wavelength for the downstream direction, this module enables communication over a single strand of standard SMF (single-mode fiber) with a reach of up to 10 kilometers. It’s part of the Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) family, providing a hot-swappable interface that allows for a flexible network configuration without the need for a device reboot. This particular module is typically paired with its counterpart, the GLC-BX-U, which uses a 1310 nm wavelength for the upstream direction. Together, these modules facilitate efficient use of fiber resources by allowing both transmit and receive data streams to coexist on a single fiber.