Product comparison · 2 network media converters

ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter vs SilverNet SIL 2201-BB

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2201-BB has 20 mm more width than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (90 mm vs 70 mm). The ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter has 37 mm more depth than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (97 mm vs 60 mm). Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, Fast Ethernet on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, 10,100 Mbit/s on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:1000 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2201-BB:100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet interface type
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:Gigabit Ethernet
    • SIL 2201-BB:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2201-BB:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Fiber mode structure
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:Multi-mode, Single-mode
    • SIL 2201-BB:Single-mode
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:SFP
    • SIL 2201-BB:SC
  • Width
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:70 mm
    • SIL 2201-BB:90 mm
  • Depth
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:97 mm
    • SIL 2201-BB:60 mm
  • Height
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:26 mm
    • SIL 2201-BB:20 mm

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Comparison of AC4451, SIL 2201-BB
58 specifications
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s100 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-T, 100BASE-FX, 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T10Base-TX, 100Base-TX
Converter output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100Base-X
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3i
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100BASE-X
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 Mbit/s
Packet forwarding rate (10 Mbps)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14880 pps
Packet forwarding rate (100 Mbps)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148800 pps
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12000
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull, Half
Cable types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCat5e, Cat6
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)YesYes
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000 m
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fiber mode structureDiffersMulti-mode, Single-modeSingle-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9/125 µm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100819 h
Features1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Housing materialMetalMetal
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP30
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, FDX, Link, Power, SpeedLink, Power
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOverload, Short circuit
Product colourBlackBlack
InternalKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPSC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 12 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers97 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers171 g120 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 60 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CE, RoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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