Product comparison · 2 network media converters

ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter vs SilverNet SIL 2212

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the SilverNet SIL 2212 (1 vs 0). The SilverNet SIL 2212 has 1 more fiber ports quantity than the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter (2 vs 1). The SilverNet SIL 2212 has 20 mm more width than the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter (90 mm vs 70 mm). Converter output interface: 10GBASE-R on the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter, 10GBase-X on the SilverNet SIL 2212. Fiber mode structure: Multi-mode, Single-mode on the ACT 10G Ethernet Media Converter, Single-mode, Multi-mode on the SilverNet SIL 2212.

  • Converter output interface
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:10GBASE-R
    • SIL 2212:10GBase-X
  • Fiber mode structure
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:Multi-mode, Single-mode
    • SIL 2212:Single-mode, Multi-mode
  • LED indicators
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:Activity, Link, Power, Speed
    • SIL 2212:Power, Link
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:1
    • SIL 2212:0
  • Fiber ports quantity
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:1
    • SIL 2212:2
  • Input voltage
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:12 V
    • SIL 2212:5 - 12 V
  • Width
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:70 mm
    • SIL 2212:90 mm
  • Depth
    • 10G Ethernet Media Converter:98 mm
    • SIL 2212:60 mm

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Comparison of AC4455, SIL 2212
59 specifications
Network3 differ
Converter output interfaceDiffers10GBASE-R10GBase-X
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3bz
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit 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
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull, Half
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10GBASE-RUnknown — 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
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
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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Fiber ports quantityDiffers12
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
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
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
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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