Product comparison · 2 network cards

StarTech.com 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 6identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip:PCI Express
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:USB
  • Interface
    • 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip:Fiber
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip:0
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:1
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip:20000 Mbit/s
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:2000 Mbit/s
  • Jumbo frames
    • 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip:15000
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:9000
  • Internal
    • 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip:Yes
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:No
  • Product colour
    • 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip:Black, Metallic
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:Silver
  • Chipset
    • 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ - PCIe, Intel Chip:Intel® 82599
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:Realtek RTL8153

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53 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB
InterfaceDiffersFiberEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSFP+Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers20000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3aq, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesDiffers150009000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN taggingYesYes
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m
Design3 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, MetallicSilver
ChipsetDiffersIntel® 82599Realtek RTL8153
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, Link, Power
Component forKnown for onePC/ServerUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 EnterpriWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 50 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-55 - 125 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%20 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers18 mm24.9 mm
DepthDiffers135 mm66 mm
HeightDiffers120 mm17 mm
WeightDiffers102 g36 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers143 mm126 mm
Package depthDiffers172 mm188 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers178 g100 g
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthDiffers311 mm514 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers588 mm329 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers360 mm225 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers80 pc(s)250 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flow control supportYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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