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StarTech.com 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta vs StarTech.com USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 11identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:PCI Express
    • USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP:USB Type-C
  • Interface
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:Ethernet
    • USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP:Fiber
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:5000 Mbit/s
    • USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP:1000 Mbit/s
  • Internal
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:Yes
    • USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP:No
  • LED indicators
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:Activity, Link
    • USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP:Activity, Link, Power
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:0 - 70 °C
    • USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP:0 - 60 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:-40 - 85 °C
    • USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP:-10 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:10 - 90%
    • USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP:5 - 90%

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56 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB Type-C
InterfaceDiffersEthernetFiber
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexYesYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames90009000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN taggingYesYes
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE‑LX
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
ChipsetDiffersTehuti - TN4010, Marvell - 88E2010PRealtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, LinkActivity, Link, Power
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements3 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7Windows 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 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 MojaveMac 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 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 85 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers80 mm260 mm
Height20 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers138 g100 g
Packaging data2 differ
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers142 mm141 mm
Package depthDiffers170 mm171 mm
Package height30 mm30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthDiffers310 mm308 mm
Master (outer) case length590 mm590 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers360 mm366 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers80 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.195 m

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