{"product_id":"tp-link-tl-sm331t-1000base-t-rj45-sfp-module","title":"TP-Link TL-SM331T 1000BASE-T RJ45 SFP Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTP-Link TL-SM331T 1000BASE-T RJ45 SFP Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link TL-SM331T is a 1000BASE-T copper SFP module that adds a standard RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port to any SFP-equipped switch, router, or NVR. Supporting up to 100 metres over Cat5e or better cabling, it’s the practical solution for installers and network engineers who need to extend a copper Gigabit connection from an SFP slot — without optical fibre or media converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1000BASE-T Copper SFP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Converts an SFP slot into a standard RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, compatible with existing Cat5e or Cat6 cabling infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100m Reach over Cat5e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports the full standard Ethernet distance of 100 metres over UTP Cat5e or above cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swappable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Insert or remove the module without powering down the host device, minimising network downtime during maintenance or upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIEEE 802.3-2002 Compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fully standards-compliant for broad compatibility with SFP-capable switches, NVRs, and routers from TP-Link and other vendors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTX Disable Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Allows the transmitter to be disabled via software for diagnostics and power management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Power Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e — Typical draw of just 0.5W (max 0.8W), minimising heat and energy use in dense switch deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Metallic Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — Robust all-metal housing provides low EMI emissions and durability in rack and cabinet environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.3V Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard SFP power rail, compatible with all compliant SFP host systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a copper Gigabit uplink port to a fibre-only or SFP-only managed switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting a VIGI NVR or IP camera recorder to a switch via an SFP slot using existing Cat6 cabling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending a Gigabit copper connection from a core switch to an edge device without a media converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a failed or end-of-life SFP copper module in an existing network installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding a flexible, hot-swappable copper port in a rack-mounted switch for temporary or permanent connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTL-SM331T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1000BASE-T Copper RJ45 SFP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 1000Mbps RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.25 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMax Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100m (UTP Cat5e or above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3-2002 (1000BASE-T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHot-Swappable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTX Disable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.3V (from host SFP slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.5W typical \/ 0.8W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFully metallic (low EMI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-40°C to 85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFCC, CE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 60g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTL-SM331T module, Installation Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link TL-SG3210 JetStream Managed Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — An SFP-equipped managed switch that accepts the TL-SM331T for flexible copper or fibre uplink configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link VIGI NVR with SFP Port\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use the TL-SM331T to connect a VIGI NVR to your network via its SFP slot using standard Cat6 cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCat6 Ethernet Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recommended for reliable Gigabit performance at the full 100m distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link TL-SM311LM SFP Module (Multimode Fibre)\u003c\/strong\u003e — If fibre uplinks are needed alongside copper, this companion SFP module covers multimode fibre runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a copper RJ45 SFP module and why would I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn SFP slot on a switch or NVR is typically used for fibre optic connections, but a copper RJ45 SFP module like the TL-SM331T converts that slot into a standard Ethernet port. This is useful when you need an additional copper Gigabit port, want to avoid a media converter, or need to connect to existing Cat5e\/Cat6 cabling from an SFP-only uplink slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the TL-SM331T compatible with non-TP-Link switches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TL-SM331T is IEEE 802.3-2002 compliant and uses the standard SFP form factor, making it broadly compatible with most SFP-capable switches and routers from other vendors. However, some managed switches enforce vendor-specific SFP locking — check your switch’s documentation before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cable category is required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCat5e or above (Cat6, Cat6A) is required for 1000BASE-T operation at up to 100 metres. Cat5 (not Cat5e) is not recommended for Gigabit speeds at full distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I insert or remove this module while the switch is running?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TL-SM331T is hot-swappable, meaning it can be inserted or removed without powering down the host switch or causing a full system restart. The affected port will go offline briefly during the swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this module work with TP-Link VIGI NVRs that have an SFP port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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