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-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm

11specifications compared
5differ
6identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm has 19,500 m more maximum transfer distance than the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm (20000 m vs 500 m). Interface type: SFP on the Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm, QSFP-DD on the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm. 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-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm. 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-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm. Operating temperature (T-T): -40 - 85 °C on the Legrand GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm, 0 - 70 °C on the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm.

Interface type
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:SFP
- MSA Uncoded QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:QSFP-DD
Fiber optic connector
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:LC
- MSA Uncoded QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:MPO
Maximum transfer distance
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:20000 m
- MSA Uncoded QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:500 m
Brand compatibility
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:Cisco
- MSA Uncoded QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:MSA Compliant
Operating temperature (T-T)
- GLC-BX-U-A network transceiver module Fiber optic SFP 1310 nm:-40 - 85 °C
- MSA Uncoded QSFP-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm:0 - 70 °C

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Comparison of GLC-BX-U-A, QSFP-400G-DR4-UST
35 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-DD Module, 400Gbps Single Mode Fiber (SMF), 500m [1640ft], MPO Transceiver, 1310nm Model QSFP-400G-DR4-UST View product
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400000 Mbit/s
Interface typeDiffers	SFP	QSFP-DD
Fiber optic connectorDiffers	LC	MPO
SFP transceiver standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DR4
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers	20000 m	500 m
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3bs
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400GBASE
Duplex systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full
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	2603285 h
Brand compatibilityDiffers	Cisco	MSA Compliant
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 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	19 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	117.8 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	180 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	127 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 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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