Fortinet FN-TRAN-GC Compatible 1000BASE-T Copper SFP Module
Fortinet compatible FN-TRAN-GC - Key Features
- Compatibility: Fortinet
- Media Type: Twisted Pair CAT 5 cable
- Fiber Count: CAT 5
- Connector: RJ45
- Maximum Distance: 100 m
- Supported Data Rate: 0.1 Gbps - 1 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
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Fortinet compatible FN-TRAN-GC Specifications
Form Factor | SFP |
Media Type | Twisted Pair CAT 5 cable |
Fiber Count | CAT 5 |
Connector | RJ45 |
Maximum Distance | 100 m |
Supported Data Rate | 0.1 Gbps - 1 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet copper), 100Base-T (Fast Ethernet Copper), 10BASE-T (Ethernet Copper) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE, RoHS, INF-8074i, SFP MSA |
Fortinet compatible FN-TRAN-GC Datasheet
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Fortinet compatible FN-TRAN-GC Description
EdgeOptic's FN-TRAN-GC compatible is a Fortinet-coded RJ45 copper version of the EdgeOptic 1000M-SFP-T multi-vendor 10/100/1000BASE-T copper SFP transceiver. Fortinet markets the FN-TRAN-GC as a 1 GE SFP RJ45 module for systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+ slots, and this compatible matches that designation for FortiGate and FortiSwitch deployments that need a copper Gigabit uplink.
As a 1000M-SFP-T variant, EdgeOptic's compatible carries Gigabit Ethernet over copper to IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) and auto-negotiates 10/100/1000 Mbps, so it links at 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX rates as well. Reach is 100 m over Cat 5, Cat 5e, or Cat 6 unshielded twisted pair through a standard RJ45 connector. The EdgeOptic module runs from a +3.3 V supply across the commercial 0 to 70 C range and supports digital diagnostics monitoring. EdgeOptic codes the EEPROM with Fortinet-recognized identification so the host accepts the transceiver as a genuine FN-TRAN-GC.
When the FN-TRAN-GC is installed in a FortiSwitch unit, Fortinet documentation specifies the set speed 1000auto command on the switch port so the port negotiates correctly with the copper module. Do not confuse the FN-TRAN-GC with the FN-TRAN-SFP+GC, which is a separate 10GBASE-T SFP+ module with a 30 m reach for 10 Gigabit ports. The two parts use different form factors and serve different link speeds, so order against the speed the host port runs.
On FortiGate and FortiSwitch hardware, this module turns an SFP port into a copper Gigabit interface for connecting to switches, servers, or upstream equipment over existing structured cabling. It suits security-edge and branch deployments where the plant is already wired for RJ45 and a fiber run would add cost without raising the link speed. The 100 m reach over Cat 5e or Cat 6 covers the typical distance between a firewall or access switch and the equipment it links to.
Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor networking platforms, this module is CE and RoHS certified and built to the SFP Multi-Source Agreement. It ships next business day from EU stock with a lifetime warranty. For deployment questions or volume pricing, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the FN-TRAN-GC require any CLI configuration on FortiSwitch?
Yes. Fortinet documentation states that the set speed 1000auto command is required when an FN-TRAN-GC is used in a FortiSwitch unit. It is configured under config switch physical-port by selecting the port with edit, applying set speed 1000auto, and closing the block with end. Without this setting the copper port may not negotiate a link reliably. The requirement is documented for FortiSwitch specifically; FortiGate behavior should be checked against the relevant Fortinet platform documentation.
What is the difference between Fortinet FN-TRAN-GC and FN-TRAN-SFP+GC?
They are different copper transceivers for different link speeds. The FN-TRAN-GC is a 1 GE SFP module running 1000BASE-T to IEEE 802.3ab with a 100 m reach. The FN-TRAN-SFP+GC is a 10G SFP+ module running 10GBASE-T to IEEE 802.3an with a 30 m reach. A 10 Gigabit port needs the SFP+ part, and a Gigabit port needs the FN-TRAN-GC, so match the module to the speed of the host port to avoid an ordering mistake.