The Axiom 1000BASE-T SFP operates on link spans up to 100m with standard category 5 unshielded twisted pair copper cabling. This transceiver supports 10/100/1000 auto negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX, and is designed and tested to be 100% compatible in all Cisco switch, networking, and data center product lines and applications. Each transceiver is pre-configured and factory loaded with Cisco specific application code required for Cisco IOS, SMARTnet compliance, and supports the Cisco quality ID feature. Axiom transceivers are tested to perform functionally identical to the "original" transceiver. Complying fully with the Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) enables this transceiver to work in all MSA complaint platforms as well as function with other manufacturer's brands within the same network.