Product comparison · 2 network media converters

LevelOne RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt vs StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA

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  • 22differ
  • 17identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA has 9,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the LevelOne RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt (10000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA has 7,000 more jumbo frames than the LevelOne RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt (16000 vs 9000). The LevelOne RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt has 1.4 A more input current than the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA (1.8 A vs 0.4 A). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the LevelOne RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt, 100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA. LED indicators: LAN, PoE, Power on the LevelOne RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt, Activity, Link, Power on the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt:1000 Mbit/s
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:10000 Mbit/s
  • Jumbo frames
    • RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt:9000
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:16000
  • LED indicators
    • RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt:LAN, PoE, Power
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:Activity, Link, Power
  • Fiber optic connector
    • RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt:SFP
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:SFP+
  • Input current
    • RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt:1.8 A
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:0.4 A
  • Output voltage
    • RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt:54.5 V
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:5 V
  • Output current
    • RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt:1.32 A
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:2 A
  • Weight
    • RJ45 to SFP Gigabit Media Converter, 802.3bt:320 g
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:216 g

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63 specifications
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-XUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesDiffers900016000
Converter input interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBase-T
Converter output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBase-X
Duplex systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull
Performanceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Features1 differ
Web-based managementKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PoE, PowerActivity, Link, Power
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPSFP+
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers1.8 A0.4 A
Output voltageDiffers54.5 V5 V
Output currentDiffers1.32 A2 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one0.97 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one72.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budgetKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers320 g216 g
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 80 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers240 mm95 mm
Package depthDiffers186 mm149 mm
Package heightDiffers84 mm92 mm
Package weightDiffers715 g398 g
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Low Voltage Directive (LVD), RCM, RoHS, UKCACE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Logistics data4 differ
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one851762Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)Known for one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (air)Known for one171 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers450 mm405 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers264 mm490 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers390 mm330 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one8.24 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)20 pc(s)

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