Product comparison · 2 network media converters

TP-Link MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black vs TP-Link Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black

22specifications compared
10differ
12identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:100 Mbit/s
- Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:10000 Mbit/s
Maximum transfer distance
- MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:2000 m
- Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:100 m
Fiber mode structure
- MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:Multi-mode
- Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:Multi-mode, Single-mode
LED indicators
- MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:Yes
- Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:Activity, Link, Power
Fiber optic connector
- MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:SC
- Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:SFP+
Power consumption (max)
- MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:2.4 W
- Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:4.12 W
Width
- MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:95 mm
- Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:94.5 mm
Operating temperature (T-T)
- MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:0 - 40 °C
- Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of MC100CM(UN), MC420L(UN)
31 specifications	A TP-Link MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black Model MC100CM(UN) View product	B TP-Link Omada MC420L(UN) network media converter 10000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black Model MC420L(UN) View product
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	100 Mbit/s	10000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x	IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3aq, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable types supportedKnown for one	Cat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5GBASE-T, 10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000 Mbit/s
Auto-negotiationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers	2000 m	100 m
WavelengthKnown for one	1310 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber mode structureDiffers	Multi-mode	Multi-mode, Single-mode
Features1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Activity, Link, Power
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffers	SC	SFP+
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs	2.4 W	4.12 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers	95 mm	94.5 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 50 °C
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	RoHS	RoHS, UL
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176990	Unknown — not stated by the source

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