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 Gigabit WDM Media Converter

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 11identical
  • 28known 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 Gigabit WDM Media Converter (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 18,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter (20000 m vs 2000 m). The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA has 1.4 A more output current than the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter (2 A vs 0.6 A). Only the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). 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 Gigabit WDM Media Converter.

  • 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
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter: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
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:2000 m
  • Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:No
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:Yes
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Activity, Link, Power
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:LC
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:SC
  • Output current
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:2 A
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:0.6 A
  • Width
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:94 mm
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:94.5 mm
  • Depth
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:70 mm
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:73 mm

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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 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
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-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers20000 m2000 m
WavelengthKnown for one1310 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)DiffersNoYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one50000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9/125 µm
Features1 differ
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Link, Power
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersLCSC
Power1 differ
Input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one0.4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentDiffers2 A0.6 A
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers94 mm94.5 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers94 mm27 mm
Operational conditions2 differ
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
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers133 mm165 mm
Package depthDiffers280 mm204 mm
Package heightDiffers66 mm65 mm
Package weightDiffers328 g560 g
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 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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