Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE vs StarTech.com Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 20identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Networking standards
    • 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE:IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3u
    • Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA:IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
  • Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
    • 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE:Yes
    • Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA:No
  • LED indicators
    • 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE:Activity, Link, PoE, Power
    • Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA:Yes
  • Fiber optic connector
    • 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE:SC
    • Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA:ST
  • Input voltage
    • 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE:115 V
    • Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA:100 - 240 V
  • Output current
    • 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE:0.4 A
    • Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA:0.2 A
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE:4.8 W
    • Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA:2.4 W
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    • 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE:Yes
    • Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA:No

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Comparison of MCM110SC2P, MCM110ST2
45 specifications
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rate100 Mbit/s100 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers100BASE-FX10Base-T, 100BASE-FX, 100Base-TX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex systemFull, HalfFull, Half
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 Mbit/s
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distance2000 m2000 m
Wavelength1310 nm1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)DiffersYesNo
Fiber mode structureKnown for oneMulti-modeUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)65000 h65000 h
SensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-31 dBmW
Link budgetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 dB
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, PoE, PowerYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSCST
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Input voltageDiffers115 V100 - 240 V
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers0.4 A0.2 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs4.8 W2.4 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersYesNo
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeType MType M
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width75 mm75 mm
Depth95 mm95 mm
Height20 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers90 g82 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers60 mm145 mm
Package depthDiffers172 mm175 mm
Package heightDiffers143 mm61 mm
Package weightDiffers300 g273 g
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, FCC, TAA, REACH

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