Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 2201-2T vs SilverNet SIL 2203

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 36identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

The SilverNet SIL 2203 has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2201-2T (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2203 has 900 BASE-X more fiber ethernet cabling technology than the SilverNet SIL 2201-2T (1000BASE-X vs 100BASE-X). The SilverNet SIL 2203 has 900 Mbit/s more data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2201-2T (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). Only the SilverNet SIL 2203 has link Fault Pass-through (LFP). Only the SilverNet SIL 2203 has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • SIL 2201-2T:100 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2203:1000 Mbit/s
  • Converter output interface
    • SIL 2201-2T:100Base-X
    • SIL 2203:1000Base-BX
  • Ethernet interface type
    • SIL 2201-2T:Fast Ethernet
    • SIL 2203:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SIL 2201-2T:10,100 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2203:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Fiber ethernet cabling technology
    • SIL 2201-2T:100BASE-X
    • SIL 2203:1000BASE-X
  • Data transfer rate
    • SIL 2201-2T:100 Mbit/s
    • SIL 2203:1000 Mbit/s
  • Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)
    • SIL 2201-2T:No
    • SIL 2203:Yes
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 2201-2T:2000 m
    • SIL 2203:120000 m

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Comparison of SIL 2201-2T, SIL 2203
61 specifications
Network10 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-TX, 100Base-TX10Base-TX, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-TX
Converter output interfaceDiffers100Base-X1000Base-BX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3iIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyDiffers100BASE-X1000BASE-X
Data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Packet forwarding rate (10 Mbps)14880 pps14880 pps
Packet forwarding rate (100 Mbps)148800 pps148800 pps
Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1488000 pps
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Jumbo frames1200012000
Flow control supportYesYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Store-and-forwardYesYes
Duplex systemFull, HalfFull, Half
Cable types supportedCat5e, Cat6Cat5e, Cat6
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)DiffersNoYes
Performance4 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers2000 m120000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)DiffersNoYes
Fiber mode structureDiffersMulti-modeSingle-mode, Multi-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Differs50/125,62.5/125 µm9/125,50/125,62.5/125 µm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)100819 h100819 h
WavelengthKnown for one1310 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
DIN rail mountingNoNo
Housing materialMetalMetal
International Protection (IP) codeIP30IP30
LED indicatorsDiffersLink, PowerPower, Link
Power protection featuresDiffersOverload, Short circuitShort circuit, Overload
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSTSFP
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantity00
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
Input voltage5 - 12 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)3 W3 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
External power adapterYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width90 mm90 mm
Depth60 mm60 mm
Height20 mm20 mm
Weight120 g120 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceYesYes
CertificationFCC, CE, RoHSFCC, CE, RoHS

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