Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr vs TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 7identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr has 9,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black (10000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black has 0.2 A more input current than the StarTech.com 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr (0.6 A vs 0.4 A). The TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black has 0.5 mm more width than the StarTech.com 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr (94.5 mm vs 94 mm). Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s 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 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr, Full, Half on the TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr:10000 Mbit/s
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:1000 Mbit/s
  • Duplex system
    • 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr:Full
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Full, Half
  • Fiber mode structure
    • 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr:Multi-mode, Single-mode
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Single-mode
  • LED indicators
    • 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr:Link, Power
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Activity, Link, Power
  • Fiber optic connector
    • 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr:SFP+
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:SC/UPC
  • Input voltage
    • 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr:100 - 240 V
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:9 V
  • Input current
    • 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr:0.4 A
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:0.6 A
  • Width
    • 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Fr:94 mm
    • Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:94.5 mm

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Comparison of MCM10G6SSFP, MC212CS-2
51 specifications
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers10000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for one10GBase-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Converter output interfaceKnown for one10GBase-XUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one16000Unknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Duplex systemDiffersFullFull, Half
Performance1 differ
Fiber mode structureDiffersMulti-mode, Single-modeSingle-mode
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 m
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1550 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLink, PowerActivity, Link, Power
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFP+SC/UPC
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V9 V
Input currentDiffers0.4 A0.6 A
Output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3.75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers94 mm94.5 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm27 mm
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C-5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one70 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one94 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one500 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one133 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one281 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one66 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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