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OPTCORE SFP/SFP+ Module and Cabling Solution for Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
May
As a replacement for the Catalyst 2960-L series, the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switch offers more robust network connectivity to meet the growing needs of small businesses and branch offices. Being the silent hero, the network switches, including the Catalyst 1000 Series Switch, have also played an active part in the electronics market.
Additionally, it requires compatible SFP or SFP+ modules and patch cables to perform the powerful functions of these switches. This blog will introduce several compatible SFP/SFP+ modules and cabling solutions for Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches.
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Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switch Overview
Known for its operational simplicity, great flexibility, and enhanced security, the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switch is perfect for out-of-the-wiring-closet applications and critical Internet of Things (IoT) integration. When comparing the Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series, the Catalyst 1000 Switch provides a much higher maximum PoE budget of up to 740W. The former only offers a maximum PoE budget of up to 370W; therefore, the latter is superior as it supplies more power to satisfy the ever-growing connectivity demands.
Besides, the Catalyst 1000 Series allows for single IP management, while the Catalyst 2960-L Series does not. This means when a network port is converted to a single IP-managed port, the Catalyst 1000 Series continues to function as a network port without causing any influence on the current running configuration until the following reload of the device. Now, let’s review some key features of this switch series.
Layer 2 Switching: It is an enterprise-grade Layer 2 managed switch which uses Command-Line Interface (CLI) for advanced configuration and Cisco IOS Software platform for reliable operation.
Perpetual PoE+ Support: The switch has built-in PoE functionality, greatly easing the deployment of Cisco IP phones, Catalyst wireless access points, and IoT devices. Some switch models also have up to 740W power budgets.
Network Security: It ensures network security with IEEE 802.1X support for connected devices, Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), and Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard.
Fanless Design: Some compact fanless models have a depth of less than 13 inches (33 cm).
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switch Models
This switch series has multiple models that cater to different network requirements. The following list will offer concrete information on these models for your reference.
| Model | Description |
| Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches with 2x 1GSFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks | |
| C1000-8T-2G-L | 8x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 2x 1G SFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks |
| C1000-8T-E-2G-L | 8x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 2x 1G SFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks, with external PS |
| C1000-8P-2G-L | 8x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 67W PoE budget , 2x 1G SFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks |
| C1000-8P-E-2G-L | 8x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 67W PoE budget, 2x 1G SFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks, with external PS |
| C1000-8FP-2G-L | 8x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 120W PoE budget, 2x 1G SFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks |
| C1000-8FP-E-2G-L | 8x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 120W PoE budget, 2x 1G SFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks, with external PS |
| Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches with 2x 1G SFP uplinks | |
| C1000-16T-2G-L | 16x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 2x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000-16T-E-2G-L | 16x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 2x 1G SFP uplinks with external PS |
| C1000-16P-2G-L | 16x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 120W PoE budget, 2x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000-16P-E-2G-L | 16x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 120W PoE budget, 2x 1G SFP uplinks with external PS |
| C1000-16FP-2G-L | 16x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 240W PoE budget, 2x 1G SFP uplinks |
| Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches with 4x 1G SFP uplinks | |
| C1000-24T-4G-L | 24x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000-24P-4G-L | 24x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 195W PoE budget, 4x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000-24FP-4G-L | 24x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 370W PoE budget, 4x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000-48T-4G-L | 48x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000-48P-4G-L | 48x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ and 370W PoE budget ports, 4x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000-48FP-4G-L | 48x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 740W PoE budget, 4x 1G SFP uplinks |
| Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches with 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks | |
| C1000-24T-4X-L | 24x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| C1000-24P-4X-L | 24x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 195W PoE budget, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| C1000-24FP-4X-L | 24x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 370W PoE budget, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| C1000-48T-4X-L | 48x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| C1000-48P-4X-L | 48x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 370W PoE budget, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| C1000-48FP-4X-L | 48x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 740W PoE budget, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches with 2x 1GSFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks and 2x 1G SFP uplinks | |
| C1000FE-24T-4G-L | 24x 10/100 Ethernet ports, 2x 1GSFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks and 2x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000FE-24P-4G-L | 24x 10/100 Ethernet PoE+ ports and 195W PoE budget, 2x 1GSFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks and 2x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000FE-48T-4G-L | 48x 10/100 Ethernet ports, 2x 1GSFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks and 2x 1G SFP uplinks |
| C1000FE-48P-4G-L | 48x 10/100 Ethernet PoE+ and 370W PoE budget ports, 2x 1GSFP and RJ-45 combo uplinks and 2x 1G SFP uplinks |
Note: Some Cisco Catalyst 1000 series models have ended their sales, such as C1000-16FP-2G-L, C1000-24FP-4G-L, C1000-24P-4X-L, etc. April 30, 2025 was the last day to order the affected product(s), but customers with active service contracts continue to receive support from Cisco Technical Assistance
Center (TAC). Please find your desired replacements while purchasing on Cisco’s official website.
Use Cases for Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 1000 switch has different applications and use cases based on various switch models. These models are perfectly suitable for small business network infrastructure, branch office connectivity solutions, IoT device connectivity, and edge network installations.
| Model | Features | Use Cases |
| C1000-8T | 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; compact desktop design; layer 2 switching with static routing | home offices, retail stores, or as a top-of-rack switch for IoT gateways |
| C1000-16PT | 16 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (8 with 30W PoE+); 130W total PoE budget; fanless operation for noise-sensitive environments | small-sized offices with VoIP phones, Wi-Fi 6 access points, or security cameras |
| C1000-24T | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 4 x SFP uplinks for optical fiber connectivity; with Cisco’s Limited Lifetime Warranty | expanding SMBs with high-density connectivity for desktops and servers |
| C1000-48LP | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (24 with 30W PoE+); 370W PoE budget; layer 3 support for inter-VLAN routing | schools, hotels, or clinics requiring high-performance device density and basic routing |
| C1000D-8TT-L | support Cisco Business Dashboard; zero-touch deployment through Cisco DNA Center; Integrated threat defense (Cisco Talos) | distributed businesses needing centralized management |
| C1000-24PC-L | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (all PoE+); 195W total PoE budget; Advanced QoS for VoIP prioritization | call centers, hybrid offices, or video surveillance hubs |
SFP/SFP+ Module and Patch Cables for Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switch
The modules connecting the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switch comprise 1G SFP, 10G SFP+, and DAC/AOC. As a one-stop store for fiber optic solutions, we are delighted to supply a wide selection of compatible SFP/SFP+ transceivers and cables with guaranteed quality and competitive pricing. Below is a list of compatible models for your quick reference.
| OEM Part Number | Description |
| Gigabit SFP Module | |
| GLC-T | 1000BASE-T Copper SFP Module, 100m, RJ-45 Connector |
| SFP-GE-T | 1000BASE-T Copper SFP Module,100m, RJ-45 Connector, Extended temperature |
| GLC-SX-MM | 1000BASE-SX SFP Module, MMF, 850nm, 550m |
| GLC-LH-SM | 1000BASE-LX SFP Module, SMF, 1310nm, 10km |
| GLC-ZX-SM | 1000BASE-ZX SFP Module, SMF, 1550nm, 70km |
| GLC-SX-MMD | 1000BASE-SX SFP Module, MMF, 850nm, 550m, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| GLC-LH-SMD | 1000BASE-LX SFP Module, SMF, 1310nm, 10km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| GLC-EX-SMD | 1000BASE-EX SFP Module, SMF, 1310nm, 40km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| GLC-ZX-SMD | 1000BASE-ZX SFP Module, SMF, 1550nm, 70km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| SFP-GE-S | 1000BASE-SX SFP Module, MMF, 850nm, 550m, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| SFP-GE-L | 1000BASE-LX SFP Module, SMF, 1310nm, 10km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| SFP-GE-Z | 1000BASE-ZX SFP Module, SMF, 1550nm, 70km, with DOM, Extended temperature |
| GLC-BX-D | 1000BASE-BX-D BIDI SFP Module, TX:1490/RX:1310nm, SMF, 10km |
| GLC-BX-U | 1000BASE-BX-U BIDI SFP Module, TX:1310/RX:1490nm, SMF, 10km |
| CWDM SFP | 1000BASE-CWDM SFP Module, 1470nm~1610nm, SMF, 80km |
| DWDM SFP | 1000BASE-DWDM SFP Module, 1470nm~1610nm, SMF, 80km |
| 10G SFP+ Module | |
| SFP-10G-SR | 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module for MMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-SR-X | 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module for MMF |
| SFP-10G-SR-S | multirate 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-SW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for MMF, extended temperature range |
| SFP-10G-LR | 10GBASE-LRM SFP+ Module for MMF and SMF |
| SFP-10G-LR-X | 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-LR-S | 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-LRM | Multirate 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-SW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for MMF, extended temperature range |
| SFP-10G-ER | 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-ER-S | 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-ZR | 10GBASE-ZR SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-ZR-S | Multirate 10GBASE-ZR, 10GBASE-ZW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-BXD-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX10-D Bidirectional for 10km |
| SFP-10G-BXU-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX10-U Bidirectional for 10km |
| SFP-10G-BX40D-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX40-D Bidirectional for 40km |
| SFP-10G-BX40U-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX40-U Bidirectional for 40km |
| 10G SFP+ CWDM/DWDM Module | |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1470 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1470nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1490 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1490nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1510 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1510nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1530 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1530nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1550 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1550nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1570 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1570nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1590 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1590nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1610 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1610nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| DWDM-SFP10G-ER | 10GBASE-DWDM SFP+ (100-GHz ITU grid) 40km Transceiver Module |
| 10G SFP+ Copper Cables | |
| SFP-H10GB-CU1M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 1 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU1-5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 1.5 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU2M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 2 Meter, Passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 2.5 Meter, Passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU3M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 3 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 5 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-ACU7M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 7 Meter, active |
| SFP-H10GB-ACU10M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 10 Meter, active |
| 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cables | |
| SFP-10G-AOC1M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 1 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC2M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 2 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC3M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 3 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC5M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 5 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC7M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 7 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC10M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 10 Meter |
| Fiber Optic Patch Cables | |
| LC-LC-OM2-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm OM2 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OM3-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm 10G OM3 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OM4-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm 10G/40G OM4 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OS2-DxM | Singlemode 9/125μm OS2 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
Conclusion
Although Cisco has released the end-of-sale announcement for the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switch, it has not terminated technical support for the maintenance of this switch series. This switch is budget-friendly but lacks robust redundancy, advanced PoE capabilities, and scalability, which makes it less ideal for production servers and long-term growth.
However, the Cisco 1000 switch matches the expectations of small businesses due to its simplified operation, wide range of PoE and port combinations, and improved security. In the accelerating expansion of your companies, if you’re seeking more affordable, compatible SFP/SFP+ replacements and patch cable solutions for your expanding networks, you can have the opportunity to discover our extensive product portfolio with competitive pricing.
Note: All trademarks, products, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for comparative purposes only. All the recommended transceivers and cables are from 3rd Party. They are NOT OEM products, nor are they certified or endorsed by the OEM.
