Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot vs StarTech.com 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot:1250 Mbit/s
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m:1000 Mbit/s
  • Converter input interface
    • Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot:1000Base-T
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m:1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T
  • Internal
    • Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot:Yes
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m:No
  • LED indicators
    • Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot:Yes
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m:Link, Power
  • Product colour
    • Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot:Black, Green
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m:Black
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot:SFP
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m:SC
  • Input voltage
    • Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot:12 V
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m:230 V
  • Weight
    • Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter Card Module with Open SFP Slot:100 g
    • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter SC 550m:450 g

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41 specifications
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1250 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers1000Base-T1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceKnown for one1000Base-LX, 1000Base-SXUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one65000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 m
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 nm
Features3 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLink, Power
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreenBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPSC
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers12 V230 V
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one75 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one20 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers100 g450 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 60 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers130 mm165 mm
Package depthDiffers185 mm205 mm
Package heightDiffers27 mm68 mm
Package weightKnown for one184 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73 x 99 x 27 mm

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