PULSE16 vs PULSE16 DX
The PULSE16 DX costs about $1,250 more than the PULSE16 and buys you 3 more I/O, plus RJ45 (Ethernet) and SFP cage.
Ferrofish
PULSE16Ferrofish
PULSE16 DX| Spec | PULSE16 | PULSE16 DX |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs | 4.4 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | Passive |
| Depth | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| I/O count | 46 | 49 |
| Price | ~$899 | ~$2,149 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
PULSE16
Nothing the PULSE16 DX doesn't also have.
PULSE16 DX
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- SFP cage
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.