Product comparison · 2 network media converters

D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black vs SilverNet SIL 2203

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The SilverNet SIL 2203 has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2203 has 110,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black (120000 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 2203 (94 mm vs 90 mm). Converter input interface: 10Base-TX, 100Base-TX on the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black, 10Base-TX, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-TX on the SilverNet SIL 2203. Converter output interface: 100Base-FX on the D-Link DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black, 1000Base-BX on the SilverNet SIL 2203.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:100 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2203:1000 Mbit/s
  • Converter output interface
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:100Base-FX
    • SIL 2203:1000Base-BX
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:10000 m
    • SIL 2203:120000 m
  • Fiber mode structure
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:Single-mode
    • SIL 2203:Single-mode, Multi-mode
  • LED indicators
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:Activity, Link, Power
    • SIL 2203:Power, Link
  • Fiber optic connector
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:SC
    • SIL 2203:SFP
  • Width
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:94 mm
    • SIL 2203:90 mm
  • Depth
    • DFE-855S-15I network media converter 100 Mbit/s Single-mode Black:70 mm
    • SIL 2203:60 mm

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Comparison of DFE-855S-15I, SIL 2203
61 specifications
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-TX, 100Base-TX10Base-TX, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-TX
Converter output interfaceDiffers100Base-FX1000Base-BX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000BASE-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-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
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers10000 m120000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fiber mode structureDiffersSingle-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
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP30
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Link, PowerPower, 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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSCSFP
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
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
User 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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