Product comparison · 2 network media converters

ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter vs StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA has 1 A more output current than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (2 A vs 1 A). The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA has 24 mm more width than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (94 mm vs 70 mm). Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA. Fiber mode structure: Multi-mode, Single-mode on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, Single-mode on the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:1000 Mbit/s
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:2000 Mbit/s
  • Fiber mode structure
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:Multi-mode, Single-mode
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:Single-mode
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:SFP
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:LC
  • Output current
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:1 A
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:2 A
  • Width
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:70 mm
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:94 mm
  • Depth
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:97 mm
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:70 mm
  • Height
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:26 mm
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:94 mm
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:0 - 60 °C
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of AC4451, MCM1110SMLC20
53 specifications
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-T, 100BASE-FX, 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000Base-LX
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull, Half
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000 m
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fiber mode structureDiffersMulti-mode, Single-modeSingle-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Features1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, FDX, Link, Power, SpeedYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPLC
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 currentDiffers1 A2 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers97 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm94 mm
WeightKnown for one171 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source133 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 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 source360 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source580 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)

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