Product comparison · 2 network media converters

ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter vs StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 10identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA has 9,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (10000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA has 1 A more output current than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (2 A vs 1 A). The StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA has 23.5 mm more width than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (93.5 mm vs 70 mm). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, 100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA. LED indicators: Activity, FDX, Link, Power, Speed on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, Activity, Link, Power on the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:1000 Mbit/s
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:10000 Mbit/s
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:SFP
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:SFP+
  • Output current
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:1 A
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:2 A
  • Width
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:70 mm
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:93.5 mm
  • Depth
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:97 mm
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:70 mm
  • Weight
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:171 g
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:216 g
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:0 - 60 °C
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:0 - 50 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:-20 - 70 °C
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:-10 - 70 °C

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Comparison of AC4451, MCM10GSFP2
49 specifications
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-T, 100BASE-FX, 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T10GBase-T
Converter output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBase-X
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Duplex systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Fiber mode structureMulti-mode, Single-modeMulti-mode, Single-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, FDX, Link, Power, SpeedActivity, Link, Power
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPSFP+
DC-in jackYesYes
Power1 differ
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 A
Output voltage5 V5 V
Output currentDiffers1 A2 A
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm93.5 mm
DepthDiffers97 mm70 mm
Height26 mm26 mm
WeightDiffers171 g216 g
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 60 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source149 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source398 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source405 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)

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