Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

Legrand GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm vs Legrand QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+

27specifications compared
15differ
12identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm:1250 Mbit/s
- QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+:41200 Mbit/s
Interface type
- GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm:SFP
- QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+:QSFP+
SFP transceiver standard
- GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm:EX
- QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+:LR4
Maximum transfer distance
- GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm:40000 m
- QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+:10000 m
Ethernet interface type
- GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm:Gigabit Ethernet
- QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+:40 Gigabit Ethernet
Fiber ethernet cabling technology
- GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm:1000BASE
- QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+:40GBASE
Form factor
- GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm:SFP
- QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+:QSFP+
Brand compatibility
- GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm:Cisco
- QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+:Arista

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Comparison of GLC-EX-SMD-A, QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A
31 specifications	A Legrand GLC-EX-SMD-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 1250 Mbit/s SFP 1310 nm Model GLC-EX-SMD-A View product	B Legrand QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A network transceiver module Fiber optic 41200 Mbit/s QSFP+ Model QSFP-40G-LR4-AN-A View product
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1250 Mbit/s	41200 Mbit/s
Interface typeDiffers	SFP	QSFP+
SFP transceiver standardDiffers	EX	LR4
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers	40000 m	10000 m
WavelengthKnown for one	1310 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	40 Gigabit Ethernet
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyDiffers	1000BASE	40GBASE
Duplex systemKnown for one	Full	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tx wavelength (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1271 nm
Tx wavelength (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1331 nm
Features2 differ
Form factorDiffers	SFP	QSFP+
Brand compatibilityDiffers	Cisco	Arista
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	1 W	3.5 W
Operational conditions3 differ
Minimum operating temperatureDiffers	-40 °C	0 °C
Maximum operating temperatureDiffers	85 °C	70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 85 °C	0 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	13.7 mm	18.4 mm
DepthDiffers	56.6 mm	72 mm
HeightDiffers	12.3 mm	8.5 mm

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