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ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter vs SilverNet SIL 2201-BB

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 11identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter has 9,900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (10000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2201-BB has 20 mm more width than the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter (90 mm vs 70 mm). The ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter has 38 mm more depth than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (98 mm vs 60 mm). Converter output interface: 10GBASE-R on the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter, 100Base-X on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3ab on the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3i on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:10000 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2201-BB:100 Mbit/s
  • Converter output interface
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:10GBASE-R
    • SIL 2201-BB:100Base-X
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2201-BB:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Fiber ethernet cabling technology
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:10GBASE-R
    • SIL 2201-BB:100BASE-X
  • Fiber mode structure
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:Multi-mode, Single-mode
    • SIL 2201-BB:Single-mode
  • LED indicators
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:Activity, Link, Power, Speed
    • SIL 2201-BB:Link, Power
  • Fiber optic connector
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:SFP+
    • SIL 2201-BB:SC
  • Input voltage
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:12 V
    • SIL 2201-BB:5 - 12 V

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Comparison of AC4455, SIL 2201-BB
57 specifications
Network6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers10000 Mbit/s100 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10Base-TX, 100Base-TX
Converter output interfaceDiffers10GBASE-R100Base-X
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3i
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10GBASE-R100BASE-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, 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 quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFP+SC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackYesYes
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers12 V5 - 12 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
External power adapterYesYes
Input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers70 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers98 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm20 mm
WeightDiffers205 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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