Product comparison · 2 network media converters

Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 vs StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 16identical
  • 28known 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, 40km - TAA has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 (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, 40km - TAA has 8,984 more jumbo frames than the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 (9000 vs 16). The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA has 20,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 (40000 m vs 20000 m). Only the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0 has flow control support. Converter input interface: 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T on the Cudy Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0, 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T on the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:1000 Mbit/s
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:2000 Mbit/s
  • Jumbo frames
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:16
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:9000
  • Flow control support
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:Yes
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:No
  • Duplex system
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:Full
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:Full, Half
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:20000 m
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:40000 m
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:SC/UPC
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:LC
  • Output current
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:0.55 A
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:2 A
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0:1 W
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:4.6 W

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Comparison of Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter WDM BiDi, MC100GSB-20AB 2.0, MCM1110SMLC40
61 specifications
Network6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000Base-LX
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Jumbo framesDiffers169000
Flow control supportDiffersYesNo
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex systemDiffersFullFull, Half
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable types supportedKnown for oneCat3, Cat5, Cat5eUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers20000 m40000 m
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
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
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSC/UPCLC
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 A
Output currentDiffers0.55 A2 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs1 W4.6 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one1.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers94 mm79 mm
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers185 mm133 mm
Package depthDiffers129 mm280 mm
Package heightDiffers56 mm66 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 g
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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