Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

StarTech.com MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM vs StarTech.com MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF)

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 16identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:40000 Mbit/s
    • MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):1250 Mbit/s
  • Interface type
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:QSFP+
    • MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):SFP
  • Fiber optic connector
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:MPO
    • MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):LC
  • SFP transceiver standard
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:SR4
    • MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):BX
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:150 m
    • MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):10000 m
  • Networking standards
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:IEEE 802.3ba
    • MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):IEEE 802.3z
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:0.7 W
    • MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):1 W
  • Width
    • MSA Uncoded QSFP+ Module - 40GBASE-SR4 - 40GbE Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) Optic Transceiver - 40GE Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ - MPO 100m - 850nm - DDM:18.4 mm
    • MSA Uncoded SFP Transceiver Module - 1000BASE-BX - 1 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):14 mm

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Comparison of QSFP40SR4ST, SFP1000BXUST
39 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers40000 Mbit/s1250 Mbit/s
Interface typeDiffersQSFP+SFP
Single-mode fiber (SMF) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fiber optic connectorDiffersMPOLC
SFP transceiver standardDiffersSR4BX
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers150 m10000 m
Tx power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 dBmW
Rx power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1490 dBmW
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3baIEEE 802.3z
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WavelengthKnown for one850 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one1489426 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs0.7 W1 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers18.4 mm14 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm57 mm
WeightDiffers34 g19 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package depthDiffers118 mm114 mm
Package weightDiffers62 g48 g
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers270 mm198 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers340 mm304 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers330 mm164 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers60 pc(s)20 pc(s)

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