Product comparison · 2 console extenders

StarTech.com Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB vs Vivolink VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver

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  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB has 50 m more maximum transfer distance than the Vivolink VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver (100 m vs 50 m). The StarTech.com Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB has 1 more RJ-45 ports quantity than the Vivolink VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB has 136 g more weight than the Vivolink VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver (363 g vs 227 g). Cable types supported: Cat5e, Cat6 on the StarTech.com Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB, Cat7 on the Vivolink VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver. LED indicators: Activity, Link, Power on the StarTech.com Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB, Power on the Vivolink VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver.

  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB:100 m
    • VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver:50 m
  • Cable types supported
    • Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB:Cat5e, Cat6
    • VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver:Cat7
  • LED indicators
    • Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB:Activity, Link, Power
    • VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver:Power
  • RJ-45 ports quantity
    • Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB:2
    • VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver:1
  • Weight
    • Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB:363 g
    • VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver:227 g
  • Package weight
    • Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB:1.2 kg
    • VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver:438 g
  • Cables included
    • Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB:USB
    • VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver:USB Type-A to USB Type-B
  • Input voltage
    • Newer version available USB2G4LEXT2NA: 4 Port USB 2.0 over Gigabit LAN or Direct Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet Extender System - up to 330 ft (100m) - USB:100 - 240 V
    • VLUSBEXT50 console extender Console transmitter & receiver:12 V

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Comparison of USB2G4LEXT2, VLUSBEXT50
46 specifications
Technical details3 differ
TypeConsole transmitter & receiverConsole transmitter & receiver
Data transfer rateKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers100 m50 m
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable types supportedDiffersCat5e, Cat6Cat7
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, PowerPower
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Connection to PCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity44
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity11
RJ-45 ports quantityDiffers21
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthKnown for one76 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers363 g227 g
Package widthKnown for one194 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one197 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one108 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers1.2 kg438 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB Type-A to USB Type-B
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one24 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V12 V
Input currentDiffers0.6 A2 A
Output voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneType MUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one403 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one565 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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