Product comparison · 2 network transceiver modules

StarTech.com Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF) vs StarTech.com Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF)

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 22identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):40000 m
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):20000 m
  • Compatible products
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):SFP-10G-BX-U-40
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):SFP-10G-BX20U-I
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):1.6 W
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):1.3 W
  • Package width
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):92 mm
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):90 mm
  • Package depth
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):117 mm
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):115 mm
  • Package height
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):33 mm
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):31 mm
  • Master (outer) case width
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):92 mm
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):90 mm
  • Master (outer) case length
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX-U-40 Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):117 mm
    • Cisco SFP-10G-BX20U-I Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-BX - 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet BiDi Fiber (SMF):115 mm

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33 specifications
Performance1 differ
SFP transceiver typeFiber opticFiber optic
Maximum data transfer rate10000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Interface typeSFP+SFP+
Single-mode fiber (SMF) supportedYesYes
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) supportedNoNo
Fiber optic connectorLCLC
SFP transceiver standardBX-UBX-U
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers40000 m20000 m
Tx wavelength (max)1270 nm1270 nm
Rx wavelength (max)1330 nm1330 nm
Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM)YesYes
Features1 differ
Product colourSilverSilver
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityCiscoCisco
Compatible productsDiffersSFP-10G-BX-U-40SFP-10G-BX20U-I
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.6 W1.3 W
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationCE, FCC, REACHCE, FCC, REACH
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width58.4 mm58.4 mm
Depth14 mm14 mm
Height12.6 mm12.6 mm
Weight24 g24 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers92 mm90 mm
Package depthDiffers117 mm115 mm
Package heightDiffers33 mm31 mm
Package weight50 g50 g
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers92 mm90 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code8536901085369010
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers117 mm115 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers33 mm31 mm
Products per master (outer) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)

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