Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA vs TP-Link MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black

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  • 9identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA has 5,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the TP-Link MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black (20000 m vs 15000 m). The TP-Link MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black has 1 mm more width than the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA (95 mm vs 94 mm). Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black. Fiber optic connector: LC on the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA, SC on the TP-Link MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:2000 Mbit/s
    • MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black:1000 Mbit/s
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:20000 m
    • MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black:15000 m
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:LC
    • MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black:SC
  • Width
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:94 mm
    • MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black:95 mm
  • Depth
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:70 mm
    • MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black:73 mm
  • Height
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:94 mm
    • MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black:27 mm
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:0 - 50 °C
    • MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black:0 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:-10 - 70 °C
    • MC210CS(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1310 nm Single-mode Black:-40 - 70 °C

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56 specifications
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for one10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Converter output interfaceKnown for one1000Base-LXUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one9000Unknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex systemKnown for oneFull, HalfUnknown — not stated by the source
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-T
Cable types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCat5, Cat5e
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers20000 m15000 m
Wavelength1310 nm1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber mode structureSingle-modeSingle-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one50000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
InternalNoNo
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersLCSC
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
Power consumption (typical)Known for one4.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — 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 source1.8 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers94 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers94 mm27 mm
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 dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one133 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one66 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one328 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one580 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one305 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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