Product comparison · 2 network media converters

D-Link 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km) 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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  • 15differ
  • 7identical
  • 31known 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 1,900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km) (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, 40km - TAA has 38,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the D-Link 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km) (40000 m vs 2000 m). The D-Link 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km) has 0.15 A more input current than the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA (0.55 A vs 0.4 A). Converter input interface: 100Base-TX on the D-Link 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km), 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. Converter output interface: 100Base-FX on the D-Link 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km), 1000Base-LX 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
    • 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km):100 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
  • Converter output interface
    • 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km):100Base-FX
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:1000Base-LX
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km):2000 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
    • 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km):SC
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:LC
  • Input voltage
    • 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km):5 V
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:100 - 240 V
  • Input current
    • 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km):0.55 A
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:0.4 A
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km):1.5 W
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:4.6 W
  • Width
    • 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX SC Multi-mode Media Converter (2 km):93.5 mm
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:94 mm

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Comparison of DMC-F02SC/B, MCM1110SMLC40
53 specifications
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers100Base-TX10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceDiffers100Base-FX1000Base-LX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetFast 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 distanceDiffers2000 m40000 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
Featuresidentical
InternalNoNo
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
LED indicatorsYesYes
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 jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers0.55 A0.4 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.5 W4.6 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers93.5 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers70.5 mm79 mm
Height26 mm26 mm
WeightKnown for one134 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 55 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-25 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%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)
SafetyKnown for oneLVDUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE Class BUnknown — 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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