Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

StarTech.com Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm - vs StarTech.com Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 17identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • SFP transceiver standard
    • Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm -:EX
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -:SX
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm -:40000 m
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -:550 m
  • Wavelength
    • Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm -:1310 nm
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -:850 nm
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm -:3013496 h
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -:3381761 h
  • Weight
    • Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm -:19 g
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -:15 g
  • Package width
    • Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm -:94 mm
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -:93 mm
  • Package depth
    • Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm -:110 mm
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -:114 mm
  • Package height
    • Cisco GLC-EX-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-EX - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 40km - 1310nm -:30 mm
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MM-RGD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm -:33 mm

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36 specifications
Performance3 differ
SFP transceiver typeFiber opticFiber optic
Maximum data transfer rate1250 Mbit/s1250 Mbit/s
Interface typeSFPSFP
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fiber optic connectorLCLC
SFP transceiver standardDiffersEXSX
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers40000 m550 m
WavelengthDiffers1310 nm850 nm
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3z
Duplex systemFullFull
Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM)YesYes
Single-mode fiber (SMF) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourSilverSilver
Housing materialAluminiumAluminium
Hot-swapYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs3013496 h3381761 h
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)1 W1 W
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width13.7 mm13.7 mm
Depth56.6 mm56.6 mm
Height12.5 mm12.5 mm
WeightDiffers19 g15 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers94 mm93 mm
Package depthDiffers110 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm33 mm
Package weightDiffers46 g43 g
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers345 mm200 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code8536901085369010
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers410 mm300 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers330 mm255 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers77 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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