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

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	A StarTech.com 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter SC 2km with PoE Model MCM110SC2P View product	B StarTech.com Multi-Mode (MM) ST Fiber Media Converter for 10/100Mbps Networks, Standalone Ethernet to ST MM Fiber Media Converter, 1310nm, 2km - TAA Model MCM110ST2 View product
Network2 differ
Converter input interfaceDiffers	100BASE-FX	10Base-T, 100BASE-FX, 100Base-TX
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	100BASE-TX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 Mbit/s
Performance1 differ
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Differs	Yes	No
Fiber mode structureKnown for one	Multi-mode	Unknown — not stated by the source
SensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-31 dBmW
Link budgetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 dB
Features1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, Link, PoE, Power	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffers	SC	ST
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Input voltageDiffers	115 V	100 - 240 V
Output currentDiffers	0.4 A	0.2 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs	4.8 W	2.4 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Differs	Yes	No
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	90 g	82 g
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	60 mm	145 mm
Package depthDiffers	172 mm	175 mm
Package heightDiffers	143 mm	61 mm
Package weightDiffers	300 g	273 g
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH

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