Product comparison · 2 network media converters

ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter vs SilverNet SIL 2212

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 9identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The SilverNet SIL 2212 has 9,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (10000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the SilverNet SIL 2212 (1 vs 0). The SilverNet SIL 2212 has 20 mm more width than the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter (90 mm vs 70 mm). Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, 10 Gigabit Ethernet on the SilverNet SIL 2212. Fiber mode structure: Multi-mode, Single-mode on the ACT Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, Single-mode, Multi-mode on the SilverNet SIL 2212.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:1000 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2212:10000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet interface type
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:Gigabit Ethernet
    • SIL 2212:10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Fiber mode structure
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:Multi-mode, Single-mode
    • SIL 2212:Single-mode, Multi-mode
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:1
    • SIL 2212:0
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:SFP
    • SIL 2212:SFP+
  • Width
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:70 mm
    • SIL 2212:90 mm
  • Depth
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:97 mm
    • SIL 2212:60 mm
  • Height
    • Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter:26 mm
    • SIL 2212:20 mm

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Comparison of AC4451, SIL 2212
60 specifications
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Converter output interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBase-X
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3bz
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 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
Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1488000 pps
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000
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
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)YesYes
Converter input interfaceKnown for one10Base-T, 100BASE-FX, 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fiber mode structureDiffersMulti-mode, Single-modeSingle-mode, Multi-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9/125,50/125,62.5/125 µm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100819 h
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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, SpeedPower, Link
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort circuit, Overload
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPSFP+
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
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
User 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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