Adder SFP-CATX-10G-80M – 10GbE SFP+ RJ45 Copper Transceiver

Product Overview

The Adder SFP-CATX-10G-80M is a 10GbE SFP+ module for CATx cable, delivering 10Gbps data rates up to 80 meters over shielded twisted-pair Category 6a/7 cabling. As a 10GBASE-T copper SFP+ transceiver built to the 10G Ethernet standards specified in IEEE 802.3az, it lets IP KVM and AV-over-IP deployments use structured copper cabling instead of fiber on qualifying runs. For teams sourcing an SFP+ RJ45 transceiver for KVM extension, this module keeps high-bandwidth endpoints on the cable plant already in the building.

Product Description

Many facilities have extensive shielded Cat 6a/7 infrastructure but limited fiber to operator positions. The SFP-CATX-10G-80M bridges that gap: it plugs into an SFP+ port and presents a standard RJ45 jack, carrying full 10Gbps Ethernet across copper at distances up to 80 meters.

Because the module conforms to the 10GBASE-T standard, it interoperates with the shielded category 6a and category 7 links commonly certified in commercial buildings, making it a copper 10GbE transceiver for Cat 6a/7 cable runs between equipment rooms and desks. In Adder IP KVM environments built around 10G endpoints, that means matrix nodes and switches can connect over existing patch panels without new fiber pulls. Integrators should verify shielded cable and proper terminations across the full channel to achieve the rated 80m distance. The small form pluggable format also simplifies sparing: one transceiver type covers many port assignments, and field swaps take seconds.

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Key Features

• 10Gbps Over Copper — Supports a full 10Gbps data rate so high-bandwidth KVM and AV traffic runs on twisted-pair cabling.
• 80-Meter Reach — Rated up to 80 meters over shielded Category 6a/7 cable, covering most in-building horizontal runs.
• 10GBASE-T Standard Compliance — Built to the 10G Ethernet and 10GBASE-T standards as specified in IEEE 802.3az for predictable interoperability.
• SFP+ Form Factor — Small form pluggable design installs into standard SFP+ ports for fast deployment and simple sparing.
• RJ45 Termination — Uses familiar RJ45 connectors and existing patch panel infrastructure instead of new fiber.
• Reduced Infrastructure Cost — Avoids fiber installation on qualifying links by reusing certified shielded copper.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios linking 10G KVM endpoints over structured copper
• Government spaces reusing certified shielded cabling for secure rooms
• Commercial meeting spaces connecting equipment rooms to presentation positions
• Training rooms with 10G links between racks and instructor stations

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What cable do I need to reach 80 meters?

Adder specifies shielded twisted-pair Category 6a or Category 7 cable for the rated 10Gbps performance up to 80 meters.

Is this a fiber or copper transceiver?

Copper. The SFP-CATX-10G-80M is a 10GBASE-T SFP+ module with an RJ45 connector for twisted-pair cabling.

What standards does it follow?

It implements the 10G Ethernet and 10GBASE-T standards as specified in IEEE 802.3az.

Can I use unshielded cable?

Adder's specification calls for shielded Cat 6a/7. Using unshielded cable falls outside the stated specification and may compromise performance.

Why choose copper SFP+ over fiber for KVM links?

Where certified shielded copper already exists between rooms, a copper transceiver avoids the cost and lead time of new fiber pulls while still delivering 10Gbps.