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 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
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • SFP transceiver type
    • Cisco GLC-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD: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-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD: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-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:500 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-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD: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-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD: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-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD:861479 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-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD: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-SX-MMD Compatible SFP Module - 1000BASE-SX - 1GbE Multimode Fiber MMF Optic Transceiver - 1GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP - LC 550m - 850nm - DD: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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40 specifications
Performance5 differ
SFP transceiver typeDiffersFiber opticCopper
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1250 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Interface typeSFPSFP
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 oneSXUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers500 m100 m
WavelengthKnown for one850 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)Differs861479 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 data3 differ
Package widthDiffers77 mm119 mm
Package depthDiffers121 mm75 mm
Package height34 mm34 mm
Package weightDiffers52 g55 g
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers342 mm338 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code8536901085369010
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers642 mm636 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers288 mm293 mm
Products per master (outer) case150 pc(s)150 pc(s)

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