Product comparison · 2 network media converters

ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter vs SilverNet SIL 2203

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 12identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter has 9,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2203 (10000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2203 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 2203 (98 mm vs 60 mm). Converter output interface: 10GBASE-R on the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter, 1000Base-BX on the SilverNet SIL 2203. Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s on the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the SilverNet SIL 2203.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:10000 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2203:1000 Mbit/s
  • Converter output interface
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:10GBASE-R
    • SIL 2203:1000Base-BX
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2203:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Fiber ethernet cabling technology
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:10GBASE-R
    • SIL 2203:1000BASE-X
  • Fiber mode structure
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:Multi-mode, Single-mode
    • SIL 2203:Single-mode, Multi-mode
  • LED indicators
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:Activity, Link, Power, Speed
    • SIL 2203:Power, Link
  • Fiber optic connector
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:SFP+
    • SIL 2203:SFP
  • Input voltage
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:12 V
    • SIL 2203:5 - 12 V

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Comparison of AC4455, SIL 2203
62 specifications
Network6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers10000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10Base-TX, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-TX
Converter output interfaceDiffers10GBASE-R1000Base-BX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10GBASE-R1000BASE-X
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 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 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 source120000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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, Link, Power, SpeedPower, Link
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort circuit, Overload
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFP+SFP
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackYesYes
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers12 V5 - 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 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
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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