HS-SFP-GE-BT

Q: What does a copper SFP actually do?

The HS-SFP-GE-BT is a 1000Base-T electrical module with a shielded RJ45 instead of optics: slide it into any gigabit SFP slot and that port becomes a copper RJ45 socket reaching 100 m over Cat5e/6. It is the quick fix for mixed copper/fiber cabinets, test benches and last-minute link changes where swapping the whole switch is not an option.

Q: Gigabit or 100M copper SFP — which one?

Match the module to the host port: the GE-BT provides 1000Base-T for gigabit SFP slots, while the HS-SFP-FE-BT provides 100Base-TX for fast-ethernet slots. Both auto-negotiate, reach 100 m on Cat5e/Cat6 and draw under 1 W from the +3.3 V slot supply. Using the wrong speed grade simply results in no link, so check the switch datasheet first.

Q: Anything special about installation?

It is fully hot-pluggable — no reboot, no configuration; the host port auto-negotiates speed and duplex. The RJ45 is shielded for noise immunity in electrical cabinets. A standard MSA footprint means it fits like any optical SFP, and an industrial temperature version is available on request. Certification covers RoHS, FCC and CE.

Product Overview

A 1000Base-T electrical SFP that converts fiber switch uplink slots into gigabit copper ports on demand — perfect for mixed copper/fiber cabinets and last-minute link changes. Auto-negotiating, shielded RJ45, standard MSA footprint.

Technical Specifications

Ports	1 × 1000Base-T SFP, shielded RJ45
Transmission Distance	100 m on Cat5e/Cat6 UTP
Power Input	+3.3 V
Power Consumption	< 1 W typical
Operating Temperature	0 ~ +70 °C (commercial) / industrial optional
Storage Temperature	-40 ~ +85 °C
Certifications	RoHS, FCC, CE

Ordering Information

Model	Description
HS-SFP-GE-BT	1G copper SFP module
HS-SFP-FE-BT	100M copper SFP module

SC connector as default; FC/ST and other distances available on request. Power adapters: US plug default, EU/GB optional. SFP-slot models accept any MSA-compliant SFP module, including third-party brands (coding available on request).

Typical Applications

Enterprise & CampusISP / Metro Networks

FAQ

What does a copper SFP actually do?

The HS-SFP-GE-BT is a 1000Base-T electrical module with a shielded RJ45 instead of optics: slide it into any gigabit SFP slot and that port becomes a copper RJ45 socket reaching 100 m over Cat5e/6. It is the quick fix for mixed copper/fiber cabinets, test benches and last-minute link changes where swapping the whole switch is not an option.

Gigabit or 100M copper SFP — which one?

Match the module to the host port: the GE-BT provides 1000Base-T for gigabit SFP slots, while the HS-SFP-FE-BT provides 100Base-TX for fast-ethernet slots. Both auto-negotiate, reach 100 m on Cat5e/Cat6 and draw under 1 W from the +3.3 V slot supply. Using the wrong speed grade simply results in no link, so check the switch datasheet first.

Anything special about installation?

It is fully hot-pluggable — no reboot, no configuration; the host port auto-negotiates speed and duplex. The RJ45 is shielded for noise immunity in electrical cabinets. A standard MSA footprint means it fits like any optical SFP, and an industrial temperature version is available on request. Certification covers RoHS, FCC and CE.