Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi vs TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black

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  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black has 1,000 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 (2000 m vs 1000 m). The TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black has 240 nm more wavelength 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 (1550 nm vs 1310 nm). The TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black has 12.5 mm more width 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 (94.5 mm vs 82 mm). Ethernet interface type: 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, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black. Duplex system: Full 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, Full, Half on the TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black.

  • Duplex system
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Full
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Full, Half
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:1000 m
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:2000 m
  • Wavelength
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:1310 nm
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:1550 nm
  • Fiber mode structure
    • 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
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Single-mode
  • Product colour
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Black, Silver
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Black
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:LC
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:SC/UPC
  • Width
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:82 mm
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:94.5 mm
  • Depth
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:20 mm
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:73 mm

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Comparison of D01ML55U-FIBER-MEDIA, MC212CS-2
47 specifications
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for one1000Base-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Converter output interfaceKnown for one1000Base-LXUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Duplex systemDiffersFullFull, Half
ChipsetKnown for oneMarvell - 88E1512Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers1000 m2000 m
WavelengthDiffers1310 nm1550 nm
Fiber mode structureDiffersMulti-mode, Single-modeSingle-mode
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
Housing materialKnown for oneMetal, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsActivity, Link, PowerActivity, Link, Power
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersLCSC/UPC
Poweridentical
Power consumption (max)Known for one2.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers82 mm94.5 mm
DepthDiffers20 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for one49 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C-5 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one139 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one80 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneTrade Agreements Act (TAA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one340 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one126 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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