• IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-BX compliance ensures link-layer compatibility with Cisco switches, routers, and any standards-compliant 1G BiDi equipment supporting the 1490nm Tx / 1310nm Rx wavelength pair
• Bidirectional WDM architecture transmits and receives on a single fibre strand using integrated wavelength splitter, doubling available capacity on existing single-mode infrastructure without new cable pulls
• Must be deployed in matched pairs: this downstream unit (1490nm Tx / 1310nm Rx) connects only to an upstream unit (1310nm Tx / 1490nm Rx) such as GLC-BX40-U-I or GLC-BX40-UA-I; cannot connect two downstream units
• SFF-8472 DOM function exposes real-time optical Tx power, Rx power, temperature, laser bias current, and supply voltage via management interface for proactive link monitoring and fault isolation
• Industrial temperature rating (-40°C to 85°C case temperature) uses hardened ICs and optical components validated through extended thermal cycling, qualifying the module for outdoor enclosures, factory floors, and unstabilized environments
• Hot-swappable SFP MSA footprint allows field installation and replacement without powering down the host platform, supporting maintenance windows and rapid troubleshooting
• DFB laser transmitter and InGaAs PIN receiver deliver Class 1 laser safety and low power dissipation with typical power budget of 22dB, sufficient for 40km reach over ITU-T G.652 compliant single-mode fibre