Product comparison · 2 network media converters

D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black vs SilverNet SIL 2201-BB

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 10identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The SilverNet SIL 2201-BB has 10,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black (20000 m vs 10000 m). The D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black has 4 mm more width than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (94 mm vs 90 mm). The D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black has 10 mm more depth than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (70 mm vs 60 mm). Converter output interface: 100Base-FX on the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black, 100Base-X on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3u on the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3i on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB.

  • Converter output interface
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:100Base-FX
    • SIL 2201-BB:100Base-X
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:10000 m
    • SIL 2201-BB:20000 m
  • LED indicators
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:Activity, Link, Power
    • SIL 2201-BB:Link, Power
  • Width
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:94 mm
    • SIL 2201-BB:90 mm
  • Depth
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:70 mm
    • SIL 2201-BB:60 mm
  • Height
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:26 mm
    • SIL 2201-BB:20 mm
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:-45 - 80 °C
    • SIL 2201-BB:-20 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:5 - 90%
    • SIL 2201-BB:5 - 95%

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Comparison of DFE-855S-15I, SIL 2201-BB
56 specifications
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rate100 Mbit/s100 Mbit/s
Converter input interface10Base-TX, 100Base-TX10Base-TX, 100Base-TX
Converter output interfaceDiffers100Base-FX100Base-X
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3i
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100BASE-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-XYesYes
Auto-negotiationKnown 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
Cable types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCat5e, Cat6
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers10000 m20000 m
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fiber mode structureSingle-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
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP30
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, PowerLink, Power
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOverload, Short circuit
Product colourBlackBlack
InternalKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber optic connectorSCSC
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
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers94 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm20 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-45 - 80 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersCE / FCC Part15FCC, CE, RoHS

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