Cisco WS-G5484-AD Short Wavelength 1000 Base-SX, 850nm Laser

Overview
The Cisco WS-G5484-AD is a short wavelength 1000 Base-SX transceiver module that delivers reliable 850nm laser performance for multimode fiber links. Designed for Cisco Catalyst 5400 and 6500 series switches, this compact SFP+ module provides high-speed connectivity up to 1 Gbps over multimode fiber, making it ideal for data center, campus, and enterprise environments where cost effective, short reach networking is required.

Key Features

• 850nm single mode laser optimized for multimode fiber
• Supports 1000 Base-SX transmission rates up to 1 Gbps
• Hot-plug capable for zero-downtime installation
• Low power consumption for energy efficient operation
• Compact SFP+ form factor compatible with Cisco Catalyst 5400 and 6500 platforms
• Built-in diagnostic monitoring (DOM) for real-time performance tracking

Technical Specifications

• Wavelength: 850nm
• Data rate: 1 Gbps
• Maximum reach: 550 meters on OM3 multimode fiber
• Connector type: LC duplex
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption: less than 1 watt
• Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B

Applications
The WS-G5484-AD is suited for a wide range of networking scenarios, including:

• Data center top-of-rack and aggregation layers
• Campus backbone and building-to-building links
• Enterprise LAN extensions where short distance fiber is preferred
• High-density server farm interconnects
• Industrial and commercial environments requiring robust, low-latency fiber connections

By leveraging Cisco's proven hardware reliability and the efficient 850nm laser technology, the WS-G5484-AD helps organizations achieve fast, stable, and scalable network performance while minimizing power and space requirements.