Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm vs StarTech.com Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 14identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm has 5,261,933 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the StarTech.com Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX (8805142 h vs 3543209 h). The StarTech.com Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX has 0.5 W more power consumption (typical) than the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm (4 W vs 3.5 W). The StarTech.com Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX has 0.6 mm more width than the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm (19 mm vs 18.4 mm). Fiber optic connector: MPO on the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm, LC on the StarTech.com Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX. SFP transceiver standard: SR4 on the StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm, SRBD on the StarTech.com Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX.

  • Fiber optic connector
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:MPO
    • Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX:LC
  • SFP transceiver standard
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:SR4
    • Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX:SRBD
  • Duplex system
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:Full
    • Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX:Full, Half
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:8805142 h
    • Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX:3543209 h
  • Brand compatibility
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:MSA Compliant
    • Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX:Cisco
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:3.5 W
    • Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX:4 W
  • Width
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:18.4 mm
    • Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX:19 mm
  • Depth
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP Module, 100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], MPO Transceiver, 850nm:120 mm
    • Cisco QSFP-40/100-SRBD Compatible QSFP Module, 40/100Gbps Multi Mode Fiber (MMF), 100m [328ft], LC Transceiver, 850nmTX/900nmRX:117.6 mm

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31 specifications
Performance3 differ
SFP transceiver typeFiber opticFiber optic
Maximum data transfer rate100000 Mbit/s100000 Mbit/s
Interface typeQSFPQSFP
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedYesYes
Fiber optic connectorDiffersMPOLC
SFP transceiver standardDiffersSR4SRBD
Maximum transfer distance100 m100 m
WavelengthKnown for one850 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3baIEEE 802.3ba
Fiber ethernet cabling technology100GBASE100GBASE
Duplex systemDiffersFullFull, Half
Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM)YesYes
Tx wavelength (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 nm
Rx wavelength (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 nm
Features2 differ
Product colourSilverSilver
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs8805142 h3543209 h
Brand compatibilityDiffersMSA CompliantCisco
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3.5 W4 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C0 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers18.4 mm19 mm
DepthDiffers120 mm117.6 mm
Height12.6 mm12.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging dataidentical
User guideYesYes
Package widthKnown for one112 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one90 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one117 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) case36 pc(s)36 pc(s)

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