Product comparison · 2 network media converters

ACT 10G 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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  • 13identical
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Key differences

The ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter has 0.6 A more input current than 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 (1 A vs 0.4 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 10G Ethernet Media Converter (93.5 mm vs 70 mm). The ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter has 28 mm more depth than 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 (98 mm vs 70 mm). Converter output interface: 10GBASE-R on the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter, 10GBase-X 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. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3ab on the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter, IEEE 802.3 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.

  • Converter output interface
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:10GBASE-R
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:10GBase-X
  • Networking standards
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:IEEE 802.3ab
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:IEEE 802.3
  • LED indicators
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:Activity, Link, Power, Speed
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:Activity, Link, Power
  • Input voltage
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:12 V
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:100 - 240 V
  • Input current
    • 10G 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:0.4 A
  • Width
    • 10G 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
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:98 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
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:205 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

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50 specifications
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rate10000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBase-T
Converter output interfaceDiffers10GBASE-R10GBase-X
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500,5000,10000 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
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10GBASE-RUnknown — not stated by the source
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, Link, Power, SpeedActivity, Link, Power
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorSFP+SFP+
DC-in jackYesYes
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers12 V100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers1 A0.4 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
External power adapterYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm93.5 mm
DepthDiffers98 mm70 mm
Height26 mm26 mm
WeightDiffers205 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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