Cisco SFP-10G-T-X Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco 10GBASE-T Extended Temperature SFP+ Multirate RJ45 Copper Transceiver Module
SKU:SFP-10G-T-X
Naming Breakdown
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SFP+: Enhanced Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus hot-swappable transceiver form factor
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10G: 10 Gigabit Ethernet operating rate class
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T: Twisted-pair copper RJ45 interface, compliant with IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T
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X: Extended operating temperature grade (-5°C ~ +85°C)
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco SFP-10G-T-X is a hot‑swappable extended-temperature multirate SFP+ copper transceiver. It delivers auto-negotiated 10G/1G/100M Ethernet over twisted-pair cabling. Designed for equipment rooms without strict climate control, remote wiring closets, edge sites and industrial networking environments. It enables flexible 10 Gigabit deployment leveraging existing copper infrastructure without fiber cabling renovation.
Important Reminder: Higher power consumption than optical SFP+ modules. Validate host platform power budget before full chassis population.
2. Hardware & Software Compatibility
Supported Host Platforms
Cisco Catalyst 3650, 3850, 4500-X, 6500, 6800, 9200, 9300 Series; Nexus 3000, 9000 Series Switches; ASR 1000 Series Routers; NCS 5500 Series; UCS Fabric Interconnects; Firepower appliances equipped with SFP+ ports.
Always verify Cisco transceiver compatibility matrix for platform and firmware support.
Supported IOS / IOS XE / NX-OS Versions
All mainstream Cisco operating system releases supporting SFP+ MSA specification.
Supported Cable Type
Twisted Pair Copper Cabling
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10GBASE-T operation:Cat6a / Cat7 UTP/STP mandatory
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1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX: Cat5e / Cat6 supported
Unsupported Platforms
Gigabit-only SFP slots without SFP+ capability, legacy GBIC interfaces.
3. Physical & Electrical Performance Specifications
Form Factor
Hot‑swappable SFP+, compliant with SFF‑8431, SFF‑8432 MSA standards
Electrical Interface
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Connector: RJ45 8-pin modular copper port
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Auto-Negotiated Data Rates: 10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
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Modulation: PAM-16 for 10GBASE-T
Maximum Transmission Reach
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10 Gbps (10GBASE-T): Up to30 mover Cat6a / Cat7
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1 Gbps / 100 Mbps: Up to100 mover Cat5e or higher grade copper
Power Specifications
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Maximum Power Consumption: ≤ 2.5 W
Digital Diagnostics
DDM / DOM monitoring functions are NOT supportedon copper SFP-10G-T-X. Link status and interface statistics are available via host switch counters.
Environmental Operating Parameters (Extended Temperature Grade)
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Operating Temperature:-5°C ~ +85°C (23°F ~ 185°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
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Relative Humidity: 5% – 95%, non‑condensing
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Maximum operating altitude: 3,000 meters
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
Ethernet Transport
Full-duplex auto-negotiated 10G/1G/100M twisted-pair Ethernet
Layer 2 Protocol Support
802.1Q VLAN trunking, 802.3x pause frame flow control, LACP, STP/RSTP/MSTP, EtherChannel link aggregation
Interface Diagnostics
Link status detection, error counters, local loopback testing
High Availability
OIR online insertion and removal on supported chassis; link redundancy via spanning tree or port channels
Operations & Management
IOS / NX-OS CLI, SSH, SNMP v2c/v3, Syslog logging
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Short-range Top-of-Rack server connections utilizing existing copper cabling
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Enterprise remote wiring closets and edge deployments with uncontrolled thermal conditions
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Lab equipment, test bench and industrial network interconnections
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Low-density inter-switch links within 30 meters where fiber installation is impractical
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10G server uplink migration without new fiber infrastructure
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Spare replacement transceiver for Cisco enterprise, edge and data center switching platforms
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety Standards: UL 60950‑1, IEC/EN 60950‑1, CSA C22.2 No.60950‑1
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EMC Compliance: CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES‑003 Class A
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Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T), SFP+ MSA SFF‑8431, SFF‑8432
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Environmental: RoHS compliant, WEEE directive compliant
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
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Cisco SFP-10G-T-X 10GBASE-T Extended Temperature SFP+ Copper Transceiver
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Hardware installation guide
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Safety and regulatory documentation
Note: RJ45 copper patch cables are sold separately.
End-of-Sale Status
Cisco SFP-10G-T-X remains active and available for new orders.
Model Comparison Reference
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SFP-10G-T: Commercial grade, operating temperature 0°C ~ +70°C
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SFP-10G-T-X: Extended temperature grade, -5°C ~ +85°C
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222618 – Cisco SFP-10G-T-X extended-temperature multirate RJ45 copper SFP+ transceiver, hot‑swappable 10 Gigabit twisted-pair module for Cisco enterprise, edge and data center switches and routers.
Hardware Warranty
Original Cisco units carry Cisco limited hardware warranty; refurbished units follow reseller warranty terms.
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