Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm vs StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm

10specifications compared
6differ
4identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm has 19,900 m more maximum transfer distance than the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm (20000 m vs 100 m). The Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm has 460 nm more wavelength than the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm (1310 nm vs 850 nm). Interface type: SFP on the Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm, QSFP on the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm. Fiber optic connector: LC on the Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm, MPO on the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm. Brand compatibility: Cisco on the Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm, MSA Compliant on the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm.

Interface type
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:SFP
- MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:QSFP
Fiber optic connector
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:LC
- MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:MPO
Maximum transfer distance
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:20000 m
- MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:100 m
Wavelength
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:1310 nm
- MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:850 nm
Brand compatibility
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:Cisco
- MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:MSA Compliant
Operating temperature (T-T)
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:-40 - 85 °C
- MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:0 - 70 °C

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Comparison of GLC-BX-U-A, QSFP-100G-SR4-S-UST
36 specifications	A Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm Model GLC-BX-U-A View product	B StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm Model QSFP-100G-SR4-S-UST View product
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100000 Mbit/s
Interface typeDiffers	SFP	QSFP
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fiber optic connectorDiffers	LC	MPO
SFP transceiver standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR4
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers	20000 m	100 m
WavelengthDiffers	1310 nm	850 nm
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3ba
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100GBASE
Duplex systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full
Single-mode fiber (SMF) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tx wavelength (max)Known for one	1310 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rx wavelength (max)Known for one	1490 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8805142 h
Brand compatibilityDiffers	Cisco	MSA Compliant
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 85 °C	0 - 70 °C
Minimum operating temperatureKnown for one	-40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating temperatureKnown for one	85 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.4 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.6 mm
Packaging dataidentical
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	117 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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