Gigabit networking is the upper echelon of performance especially compared to 10 and 100 mbps connections the mgbsx1 gigabit sx mini gbic sfp transceiver offers the ability to tap into faster networking speeds using fiber optic cabling installing the module is as easy as sliding it into an accompanying port on a compatible cisco switch please note networking components such as switches routers ups and wireless devices require that speeds amp standards be consistent throughout the netwo