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Cisco GLC-LH-SMD: specifications

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The GLC-LH-SMD is Cisco's standard 1G single-mode optical SFP module for links up to 10 km. Compatible with Catalyst 9300/9500, Nexus 9000, Meraki MS and ISR. It replaces the EoS GLC-LH-SM (previous part number). Complete data sheet.

Optical specifications

  • Data rate: 1 Gbps (1000BASE-LX/LH)
  • Fiber: 9/125 µm single-mode (OS1/OS2)
  • Reach: 10 km (IEEE 802.3 LH)
  • TX/RX wavelength: 1310 nm
  • Connector: duplex LC
  • TX power: -9 to -3 dBm
  • RX sensitivity: -20 dBm
  • Optical power budget: 11 dB

Compatibility

  • Catalyst 9200/9300/9500/9600 (all SFP ports)
  • Catalyst 3850/3560-X (legacy)
  • Nexus 9300/9200 (in an SFP slot, no adapter required)
  • Meraki MS350/MS410/MS450
  • ISR 4000 series (SFP ports)
  • ASR 900/1000 (SFP ports)

Pricing

  • Brand-new genuine Cisco GLC-LH-SMD: €290 excluding VAT
  • Genuine refurbished Cisco GLC-LH-SMD with warranty: €120 excluding VAT
  • Certified OPTINOC alternative (100% compatible): €45 excluding VAT (84% savings)

Alternatives by distance

  • GLC-SX-MMD: OM2/OM3 multimode, 550m-1km (multimode only) — €85 excluding VAT
  • GLC-BX-D/GLC-BX-U: bidirectional, single-fiber, 10 km — €390 excluding VAT
  • GLC-EX-SMD: single-mode, 40 km — €590 excluding VAT
  • GLC-ZX-SMD: single-mode, 70 km (80 km with attenuator) — €890 excluding VAT
  • GLC-T: 100m RJ45 copper (no fiber) — €145 excluding VAT

DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring)

The -D suffix (GLC-LH-SMD) indicates DOM support:

  • Real-time monitoring: TX power, RX power, temperature, voltage and laser current
  • CLI: show interfaces transceiver
  • SNMP OID for Nagios/Zabbix/PRTG monitoring
  • Configurable alarm thresholds

GLC-LH-SM vs GLC-LH-SMD compatibility

  • GLC-LH-SM: previous part number, EoS (End-of-Sale) since 2017
  • GLC-LH-SMD: current model, with DOM
  • Functionally identical; the -D only adds monitoring
  • Existing GLC-LH-SM SFPs will continue to operate, but without DOM

Order from OPTINOC

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