Product comparison · 2 network media converters

D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black 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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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 1,900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black (2000 Mbit/s vs 100 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 10,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black (20000 m vs 10000 m). The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA has 68 mm more height than the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black (94 mm vs 26 mm). Converter input interface: 10Base-TX, 100Base-TX on the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black, 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, 20km - TAA. Converter output interface: 100Base-FX on the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black, 1000Base-LX 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
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:100 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
  • Converter output interface
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:100Base-FX
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:1000Base-LX
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:10000 m
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:20000 m
  • LED indicators
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:Activity, Link, Power
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:Yes
  • Fiber optic connector
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:SC
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:LC
  • Height
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:26 mm
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:94 mm
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:-45 - 80 °C
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:-10 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:5 - 90%
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:5 - 95%

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Comparison of DFE-855S-15I, MCM1110SMLC20
53 specifications
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-TX, 100Base-TX10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceDiffers100Base-FX1000Base-LX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3uIEEE 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 ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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-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
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers10000 m20000 m
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fiber mode structureSingle-modeSingle-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, PowerYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSCLC
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width94 mm94 mm
Depth70 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm94 mm
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-45 - 80 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%5 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
CertificationKnown for oneCE / FCC Part15Unknown — not stated by the source
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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