Product comparison · 2 network media converters

Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 vs StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi

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  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 has 19,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi (20000 m vs 1000 m). The StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi has 1.2 W more power consumption (max) than the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 (2.5 W vs 1.3 W). The StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi has 12 mm more width than the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 (82 mm vs 70 mm). Converter input interface: 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T on the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0, 1000Base-T on the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi.

  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:20000 m
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:1000 m
  • Fiber mode structure
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:Single-mode
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Multi-mode, Single-mode
  • Housing material
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:Metal
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Metal, Plastic
  • LED indicators
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:Yes
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Activity, Link, Power
  • Product colour
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:Black
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Black, Silver
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:SC/UPC
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:LC
  • Power consumption (max)
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:1.3 W
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:2.5 W
  • Width
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:70 mm
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:82 mm

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Comparison of Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0, D01ML55U-FIBER-MEDIA
61 specifications
Network2 differ
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T1000Base-T
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable types supportedKnown for oneCat3, Cat5, Cat5eUnknown — not stated by the source
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Converter output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000Base-LX
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMarvell - 88E1512
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers20000 m1000 m
Tx wavelength (max)Known for one1550 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Tx wavelength (min)Known for one1550 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rx wavelength (max)Known for one1310 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rx wavelength (min)Known for one1310 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber mode structureDiffersSingle-modeMulti-mode, Single-mode
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 nm
Features3 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffersMetalMetal, Plastic
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Link, Power
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSC/UPCLC
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one0.55 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs1.3 W2.5 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm82 mm
DepthDiffers94 mm20 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm18 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers185 mm80 mm
Package depthDiffers129 mm139 mm
Package heightDiffers56 mm35 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)

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