Product comparison · 2 network media converters

Zyxel 1000Base-ZX SFP vs Zyxel SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 4identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 1000Base-ZX SFP:1000 Mbit/s
    • SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm:125 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • 1000Base-ZX SFP:1000Base-ZX
    • SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm:100BASE-LX10
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • 1000Base-ZX SFP:80000 m
    • SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm:20000 m
  • Wavelength
    • 1000Base-ZX SFP:1550 nm
    • SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm:1310 nm
  • Compliance industry standards
    • 1000Base-ZX SFP:IEEE 802.3z
    • SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm:IEEE802.3ah
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 1000Base-ZX SFP:56 x 13.4 x 12.46 mm
    • SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm:56 x 13.4 x 12.4 mm
  • Power requirements
    • 1000Base-ZX SFP:+3.3V
    • SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm:3.1-3.5 V, 250mA
  • Fiber type
    • 1000Base-ZX SFP:SMF (9/10um)
    • SFP-100LX-20 network media converter 125 Mbit/s 1310 nm:9/125 µm

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Comparison of 1000Base-ZX SFP, SFP-100LX-20
20 specifications
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s125 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers1000Base-ZX100BASE-LX10
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers80000 m20000 m
WavelengthDiffers1550 nm1310 nm
Features1 differ
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3zIEEE802.3ah
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C-40 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Class 1 Laser - 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11 - CSA - TUV
SafetyKnown for oneClass 1 Laser, CSA, TUV, 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Connector(s)LCLC
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs56 x 13.4 x 12.46 mm56 x 13.4 x 12.4 mm
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP
Power requirementsDiffers+3.3V3.1-3.5 V, 250mA
Fiber typeDiffersSMF (9/10um)9/125 µm
Power budgetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 dB
InterfaceKnown for oneSFPUnknown — not stated by the source

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