Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 2201-2T vs TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2201-2T (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has 900 Mbit/s more data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2201-2T (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has 18,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the SilverNet SIL 2201-2T (20000 m vs 2000 m). Only the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet on the SilverNet SIL 2201-2T, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • SIL 2201-2T:100 Mbit/s
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet interface type
    • SIL 2201-2T:Fast Ethernet
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SIL 2201-2T:10,100 Mbit/s
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Data transfer rate
    • SIL 2201-2T:100 Mbit/s
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:1000 Mbit/s
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 2201-2T:2000 m
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:20000 m
  • Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
    • SIL 2201-2T:No
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Yes
  • Fiber mode structure
    • SIL 2201-2T:Multi-mode
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Single-mode
  • Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)
    • SIL 2201-2T:50/125,62.5/125 µm
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:9/125 µm

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Comparison of SIL 2201-2T, TL-FC311A-20
62 specifications
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for one10Base-TX, 100Base-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Converter output interfaceKnown for one100Base-XUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3iIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one100BASE-XUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Packet forwarding rate (10 Mbps)Known for one14880 ppsUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet forwarding rate (100 Mbps)Known for one148800 ppsUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one12000Unknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex systemKnown for oneFull, HalfUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable types supportedKnown for oneCat5e, Cat6Unknown — not stated by the source
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers2000 m20000 m
WavelengthKnown for one1310 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)DiffersNoYes
Fiber mode structureDiffersMulti-modeSingle-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Differs50/125,62.5/125 µm9/125 µm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one100819 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP30Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLink, PowerActivity, Link, Power
Power protection featuresKnown for oneOverload, Short circuitUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSTSC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one5 - 12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm94.5 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for one120 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source204 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source560 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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