Product comparison · 2 network media converters

Zyxel MC1000-SFP Media Converter vs Zyxel SFP-SX 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver

Key differences

Operating temperature (T-T)
- MC1000-SFP Media Converter:0 - 45 °C
- SFP-SX 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver:0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- MC1000-SFP Media Converter:-10 - 70 °C
- SFP-SX 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver:-40 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- MC1000-SFP Media Converter:10 - 90%
- SFP-SX 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver:5 - 95%
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- MC1000-SFP Media Converter:119 x 85 x 26 mm
- SFP-SX 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver:56 x 13.4 x 12.46 mm
Power requirements
- MC1000-SFP Media Converter:DC 9V / 0.7A
- SFP-SX 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver:3.15 - 3.45 V

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Comparison of MC1000-SFP Media Converter, SFP-SX 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver
12 specifications	A Zyxel MC1000-SFP Media Converter View product	B Zyxel SFP-SX 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver View product
Performanceidentical
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	550 m
WavelengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	850 nm
Features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE802.3x	802.3z, SFP MSA
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 70 °C	-40 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	5 - 95%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	UL, cUL	Class 1 Laser 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11 CSA TUV
Other features2 differ
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LC
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	119 x 85 x 26 mm	56 x 13.4 x 12.46 mm
Power requirementsDiffers	DC 9V / 0.7A	3.15 - 3.45 V
I/O portsKnown for one	1 x RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source

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