Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

StarTech.com Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD vs StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 14identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:1250 Mbit/s
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:40000 Mbit/s
  • Interface type
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:SFP
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:QSFP+
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:LC
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:MPO
  • SFP transceiver standard
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:SX
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:SR4
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:550 m
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:150 m
  • Networking standards
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:IEEE 802.3z
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:IEEE 802.3ba
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:3381761 h
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:1489426 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:1 W
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:0.7 W

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Comparison of GLCSXMMDST, QSFP40SR4ST
37 specifications
Performance6 differ
SFP transceiver typeFiber opticFiber optic
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1250 Mbit/s40000 Mbit/s
Interface typeDiffersSFPQSFP+
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedYesYes
Fiber optic connectorDiffersLCMPO
SFP transceiver standardDiffersSXSR4
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers550 m150 m
Wavelength850 nm850 nm
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3ba
Duplex systemFullFull
Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM)YesYes
Features1 differ
Product colourSilverSilver
Housing materialAluminiumAluminium
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs3381761 h1489426 h
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1 W0.7 W
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, UR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C-40 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers13.7 mm18.4 mm
DepthDiffers56.6 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers12.5 mm13 mm
WeightDiffers18 g34 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging data2 differ
Package width92 mm92 mm
Package depthDiffers113 mm118 mm
Package height33 mm33 mm
Package weightDiffers46 g62 g
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers342 mm270 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code8536901085369010
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers428 mm340 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers352 mm330 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers108 pc(s)60 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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