OFFCUP PAC-GLC-T 1G SFP to RJ45 Copper Transceiver, 100m
Product description
Why it’s worth it
The zinc-alloy OFFCUP PAC-GLC-T converts an SFP connection to copper Ethernet through an RJ45 port, making it a practical fit for network equipment used with Cat5 or Cat6 cabling. It supports 10/100/1000Mbps connections and a transmission distance of up to 100m, so you can use existing copper runs to link compatible network devices without changing the cable type.
Its 1.25Gb/s data rate makes it suitable for a gigabit network connection. Plug-and-play operation and hot-swapping also help keep installation straightforward when adding or replacing a module in a compatible switch.
The essentials
This is a 1G SFP-to-RJ45 copper transceiver with an RJ45 connection for Cat5/6 UTP cable. The listed compatibility includes Cisco, Meraki, Ubiquiti, Netgear, Supermicro, Mikrotik, Zyxel, D-Link and TP-Link, as well as other open switches. It is intended for network equipment with a compatible SFP port, check the port and device compatibility before installation.
The module operates at 3.3V and has a stated operating temperature range of -20°C to 70°C. Thickened gold-plated contacts are designed to support a stable connection, while the locking ring provides a simple way to release the transceiver: rotate it downwards 90 degrees, then pull the module out of the switch.
In a small office or equipment rack, for example, it can provide an RJ45 connection between a compatible switch and a device over an existing Cat5 or Cat6 run, with a stated reach of up to 100m. If your network is already wired with copper, this offers a direct SFP-to-Ethernet approach, a fibre transceiver is the alternative when the link is being built around fibre cabling.
Best use cases
Use it to connect compatible routers, switches, firewalls, storage devices, servers, network interface cards or media converters that have an appropriate SFP port. Its value is in bridging that port to familiar RJ45 copper cabling, which can make it easier to add a gigabit Ethernet link using the cable infrastructure already in place.
For installation, insert the module into the compatible SFP port and connect the Cat5/6 cable to its RJ45 socket. Hot-swapping is supported, and the locking ring can be used when removing the module. This makes it a useful option for network changes where a copper Ethernet connection is needed at equipment that accepts an SFP transceiver.
Is it worth it?
The PAC-GLC-T is suited to a network setup that needs an SFP-to-RJ45 connection, supports 10/100/1000Mbps and uses Cat5 or Cat6 cabling over distances up to 100m. Its broad stated brand compatibility, plug-and-play operation and hot-swapping support make it a practical choice for expanding or adapting compatible network equipment. A solid pick if you need to bring a copper Ethernet connection to an SFP-equipped switch or other listed network device.