The small form factor pluggable sfp gigabit interface converter gbic slots on netgears managed switches provide you with a highly adaptable network you have the option of building your network for copper andor fiber gigabit connections due to the automatic detection capabilities of the switch installation of the sfp gbic only requires that you plug the module into the module slot plugging an agm731f module will disable the associated rj 45 port product features adds fiber optic co