Product comparison · 2 network media converters

Brainboxes Industrial 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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  • 26specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 10identical
  • 37known 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 Brainboxes Industrial Ethernet Media Converter (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The Brainboxes Industrial Ethernet Media Converter has 5 mm more width than the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA (99 mm vs 94 mm). The Brainboxes Industrial Ethernet Media Converter has 25 mm more depth than the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA (95 mm vs 70 mm). Housing material: Polyamide on the Brainboxes Industrial Ethernet Media Converter, Metal on the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA. Product colour: Yellow on the Brainboxes Industrial Ethernet Media Converter, Black 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
    • Industrial 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
  • Housing material
    • Industrial Ethernet Media Converter:Polyamide
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:Metal
  • Product colour
    • Industrial Ethernet Media Converter:Yellow
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:Black
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Industrial 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 voltage
    • Industrial Ethernet Media Converter:5 - 30 V
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:5 V
  • Width
    • Industrial Ethernet Media Converter:99 mm
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:94 mm
  • Depth
    • Industrial Ethernet Media Converter:95 mm
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:70 mm
  • Height
    • Industrial Ethernet Media Converter:22 mm
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:94 mm

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Comparison of SW-581, MCM1110SMLC20
63 specifications
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000Base-LX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Jumbo frames90009000
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull, Half
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one1000BASE-XUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
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 structureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Features2 differ
InternalNoNo
Housing materialDiffersPolyamideMetal
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourDiffersYellowBlack
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20Unknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresKnown for oneOver currentUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPLC
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 voltageDiffers5 - 30 V5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)NoNo
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (max)Known for one3.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers99 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers95 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm94 mm
WeightKnown for one90 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 80 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 85 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers160 mm133 mm
Package depthDiffers135 mm280 mm
Package heightDiffers49 mm66 mm
Package weightDiffers187 g328 g
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, WEEECE, 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)
Country of originKnown for oneUnited KingdomUnknown — not stated by the source
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one5A991.bUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one851762Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Form factorKnown for oneDIN railUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address tableKnown for one1000 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source

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