Product comparison · 2 network media converters

ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter vs SilverNet SIL 2209

22specifications compared
10differ
12identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the SilverNet SIL 2209 (1 vs 0). The SilverNet SIL 2209 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 2209 (97 mm vs 60 mm). Fiber mode structure: Multi-mode, Single-mode on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, Single-mode, Multi-mode on the SilverNet SIL 2209. LED indicators: Activity, FDX, Link, Power, Speed on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, Power, Link on the SilverNet SIL 2209.

Fiber mode structure
- Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:Multi-mode, Single-mode
- SIL 2209:Single-mode, Multi-mode
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:1
- SIL 2209:0
Width
- Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:70 mm
- SIL 2209:90 mm
Depth
- Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:97 mm
- SIL 2209:60 mm
Height
- Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:26 mm
- SIL 2209:20 mm
Weight
- Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:171 g
- SIL 2209:120 g
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:0 - 60 °C
- SIL 2209:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of AC4451, SIL 2209
60 specifications	A ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter Model AC4451 View product	B SilverNet SIL 2209 View product
Network2 differ
Converter input interfaceDiffers	10Base-T, 100BASE-FX, 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-T	1000Base-X
Converter output interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000Base-X
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z	IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3bz
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Mbit/s
Packet forwarding rate (10 Mbps)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14880 pps
Packet forwarding rate (100 Mbps)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	148800 pps
Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1488000 pps
Jumbo frames supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Jumbo framesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9000
Flow control supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Store-and-forwardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Duplex systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full, Half
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Fiber mode structureDiffers	Multi-mode, Single-mode	Single-mode, Multi-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9/125,50/125,62.5/125 µm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100819 h
Features1 differ
Hot-swapKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DIN rail mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP30
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, FDX, Link, Power, Speed	Power, Link
Power protection featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short circuit, Overload
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 12 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Output voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	70 mm	90 mm
DepthDiffers	97 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	26 mm	20 mm
WeightDiffers	171 g	120 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 60 °C	0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, CE, RoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source

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