Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

StarTech.com Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n vs StarTech.com Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 10identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • SFP transceiver type
    • Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n:Fiber optic
    • Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -:Copper
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n:1250 Mbit/s
    • Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -:1000 Mbit/s
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n:10000 m
    • Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -:100 m
  • Networking standards
    • Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n:IEEE 802.3z
    • Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -:IEEE 802.3ab
  • Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM)
    • Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n:Yes
    • Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -:No
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n:807636 h
    • Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -:3068049 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n:1 W
    • Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -:1.3 W
  • Compliance certificates
    • Cisco GLC-LH-SMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-LX/LH - 1GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 10km - 1310n:CE, RoHS
    • Cisco GLC-T Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-T - SFP to RJ45 Cat6/Cat5e - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - RJ-45 100m - Cisco Firepower, ASR920, IE2000 -:RoHS

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41 specifications
Performance5 differ
SFP transceiver typeDiffersFiber opticCopper
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1250 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Interface typeSFPSFP
Single-mode fiber (SMF) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneLCUnknown — not stated by the source
SFP transceiver standardKnown for oneLH, LXUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers10000 m100 m
WavelengthKnown for one1310 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3ab
Duplex systemKnown for oneFullUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM)DiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Product colourSilverSilver
Housing materialKnown for oneZinc steelUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs807636 h3068049 h
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCisco
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1 W1.3 W
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, UL, TAA
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C-40 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%30 - 75%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers13.8 mm13 mm
DepthDiffers57 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers10.5 mm13.5 mm
WeightDiffers19 g22 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers77 mm119 mm
Package depthDiffers120 mm75 mm
Package heightDiffers33 mm34 mm
Package weightDiffers52 g55 g
Logistics data2 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers341 mm338 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code8536901085369010
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers645 mm636 mm
Master (outer) case height293 mm293 mm
Products per master (outer) case150 pc(s)150 pc(s)

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