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StarTech.com 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km vs StarTech.com Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 5identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km:PCI
    • Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter:USB
  • Interface
    • 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km:Fiber
    • Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter:Ethernet
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km:100 Mbit/s
    • Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter:1000 Mbit/s
  • Internal
    • 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km:Yes
    • Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter:No
  • Component for
    • 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km:PC
    • Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter:PC/Laptop
  • Product colour
    • 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km:Blue, Silver
    • Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter:Black
  • Chipset
    • 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km:Via - VT6105M
    • Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter:ASIX - AX88178
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 100Mbps PCI Multi Mode ST Fiber Ethernet NIC Network Adapter 2km:0 - 45 °C
    • Compact USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter:0 - 70 °C

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38 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersPCIUSB
InterfaceDiffersFiberEthernet
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexYesYes
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one2000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Component forDiffersPCPC/Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlue, SilverBlack
ChipsetDiffersVia - VT6105MASIX - AX88178
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/Server 2008 LinuxWindows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/Server 2008/CE6.0 Mac OS 10.4/10.5/10.6 Linux kernel 2.6.14 +
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-20 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers56 mm33 mm
DepthDiffers121 mm266.7 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm21 mm
WeightDiffers80 g40.5 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers50 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers270 mm200 mm
Package heightDiffers170 mm30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98.35 g
Other features4 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.1Q, IEEE802.1pIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for one3.3/5VUnknown — not stated by the source
Connector(s)Known for oneST FMUnknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDYesYes
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Package lengthKnown for one27 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantity11
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers10 Mbit/s10/100 Mbit/s
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs55.9 x 120.9 x 18 mm (2.2 x 4.76 x 0.71")33 x 266.7 x 21.1 mm (1.3 x 10.5 x 0.83")
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 158 °F

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