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, 40km - TAA vs TP-Link MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black

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  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 32known 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, 40km - TAA has 1,900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black (2000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA has 20,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the TP-Link MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black (40000 m vs 20000 m). The TP-Link MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 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, 40km - TAA (95 mm vs 94 mm). Only the TP-Link MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 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, 40km - TAA:2000 Mbit/s
    • MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:40000 m
    • MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:20000 m
  • Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:No
    • MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:Yes
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:LC
    • MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:SC
  • Width
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:94 mm
    • MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:95 mm
  • Depth
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:79 mm
    • MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:73 mm
  • Height
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:26 mm
    • MC112CS(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:27 mm

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Comparison of MCM1110SMLC40, MC112CS(UN)
54 specifications
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s100 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 802.3u
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
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-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 source10BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX, 100BASE-TX
Cable types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCat3, Cat4, Cat5
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers40000 m20000 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
Featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersLCSC
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
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.41 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers94 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers79 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers26 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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