Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA vs TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA has 9,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black (10000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black has 0.5 mm more width than the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA (94 mm vs 93.5 mm). The TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black has 3 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA (73 mm vs 70 mm). Networking standards: IEEE 802.3 on the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z on the TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black. Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:10000 Mbit/s
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:1000 Mbit/s
  • Duplex system
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:Full
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:Full, Half
  • LED indicators
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:Activity, Link, Power
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:Yes
  • Fiber optic connector
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:SFP+
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:SFP
  • Width
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:93.5 mm
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:94 mm
  • Depth
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:70 mm
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:73 mm
  • Height
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:26 mm
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:27 mm
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 10GbE Open SFP+ Fiber Media Converter, Standalone 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 to 10GBASE-X SFP+, Single-Mode / Multi-Mode, 16K Jumbo Frames - TAA:0 - 50 °C
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of MCM10GSFP2, MC220L(UN)
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 802.3ab, 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-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex systemDiffersFullFull, Half
Cable types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCat5, Cat5e, Cat6
Performanceidentical
Fiber mode structureMulti-mode, Single-modeMulti-mode, Single-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one50000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 m
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, PowerYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFP+SFP
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one0.4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers93.5 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for one216 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °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 includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers95 mm65 mm
Package depthDiffers149 mm204 mm
Package heightDiffers92 mm65 mm
Package weightDiffers398 g440 g
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one405 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one490 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one330 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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