Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed vs StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA

38specifications compared
20differ
18identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed:20000 Mbit/s
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:1000 Mbit/s
Jumbo frames
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed:9600
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:9000
Fiber mode structure
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed:Multi-mode, Single-mode
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:Single-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed:57000 h
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:50000 h
LED indicators
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed:Alarm, Link, Power
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:Activity, Link, Power
Fiber optic connector
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed:SFP+
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:SC
Input current
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed:0.75 A
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:0.5 A
Output voltage
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed:12 V
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:5 V

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Comparison of ET10GSFP, MCMGBSCSM10
56 specifications	A StarTech.com 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - Open SFP+ - Managed Model ET10GSFP View product	B StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA Model MCMGBSCSM10 View product
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	20000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100Base-LX
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Jumbo frames support	Yes	Yes
Jumbo framesDiffers	9600	9000
Auto MDI/MDI-X	Yes	Yes
Store-and-forwardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Duplex system	Full	Full
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-EW, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LW, 10GBASE-R, 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-SW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 m
WavelengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)	No	No
Fiber mode structureDiffers	Multi-mode, Single-mode	Single-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	57000 h	50000 h
Features1 differ
Internal	No	No
LED indicatorsDiffers	Alarm, Link, Power	Activity, Link, Power
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Steel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Fiber ports quantity	1	1
Fiber optic connectorDiffers	SFP+	SC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Power4 differ
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers	0.75 A	0.5 A
Output voltageDiffers	12 V	5 V
Output currentDiffers	3 A	2.6 A
External power adapter	Yes	Yes
Power plug typeDiffers	Type M	Type N
Power consumption (max)Known for one	36 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	97 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	152 mm	70 mm
HeightDiffers	45 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	680 g	196 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 70 °C	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 85%	5 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	236 mm	120 mm
Package depthDiffers	333 mm	226 mm
Package heightDiffers	79 mm	70 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.95 kg	560 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Certification	CE, FCC	CE, FCC
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990	85176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	368 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	582 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	306 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 pc(s)

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