Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km 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

42specifications compared
24differ
18identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km:2000 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
Converter output interface
- Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km:1000Base-LX
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:100Base-LX
Jumbo frames
- Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km:9600
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:9000
Duplex system
- Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km:Full, Half
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:Full
Maximum transfer distance
- Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km:20000 m
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:10000 m
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km:65000 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
- Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km: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
- Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km:LC
- Single-Mode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Converter, 1310nm, 10km - TAA:SC

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Comparison of ET91000SM20, MCMGBSCSM10
55 specifications	A StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC - 20 km Model ET91000SM20 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
Network7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	2000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers	1000Base-T	10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceDiffers	1000Base-LX	100Base-LX
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	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 systemDiffers	Full, Half	Full
Flow control supportKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers	20000 m	10000 m
Wavelength	1310 nm	1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)	No	No
Fiber mode structure	Single-mode	Single-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	65000 h	50000 h
Features1 differ
Internal	No	No
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Activity, Link, Power
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic, 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	LC	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	0.48 A	0.5 A
Output voltageDiffers	12 V	5 V
Output currentDiffers	1.6 A	2.6 A
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power plug typeDiffers	Type M	Type N
Power consumption (max)Known for one	19.2 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	88 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	159 mm	70 mm
HeightDiffers	23 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	410 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	10 - 90%	5 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	137 mm	120 mm
Package depthDiffers	207 mm	226 mm
Package heightDiffers	90 mm	70 mm
Package weightDiffers	778 g	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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