Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 2201-AA vs SilverNet SIL 2203-MM

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 43identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The SilverNet SIL 2203-MM has 118,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the SilverNet SIL 2201-AA (120000 m vs 2000 m). Only the SilverNet SIL 2203-MM has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). Converter output interface: 100Base-FX on the SilverNet SIL 2201-AA, 100Base-X on the SilverNet SIL 2203-MM. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3i on the SilverNet SIL 2201-AA, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3x on the SilverNet SIL 2203-MM. Fiber ethernet cabling technology: 100BASE-FX on the SilverNet SIL 2201-AA, 100BASE-X on the SilverNet SIL 2203-MM.

  • Converter output interface
    • SIL 2201-AA:100Base-FX
    • SIL 2203-MM:100Base-X
  • Fiber ethernet cabling technology
    • SIL 2201-AA:100BASE-FX
    • SIL 2203-MM:100BASE-X
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 2201-AA:2000 m
    • SIL 2203-MM:120000 m
  • Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
    • SIL 2201-AA:No
    • SIL 2203-MM:Yes
  • Fiber mode structure
    • SIL 2201-AA:Multi-mode
    • SIL 2203-MM:Single-mode, Multi-mode
  • Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)
    • SIL 2201-AA:50/125,62.5/125 µm
    • SIL 2203-MM:9/125,50/125,62.5/125 µm
  • LED indicators
    • SIL 2201-AA:Link, Power
    • SIL 2203-MM:Power, Link
  • Power protection features
    • SIL 2201-AA:Overload, Short circuit
    • SIL 2203-MM:Short circuit, Overload

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Comparison of SIL 2201-AA, SIL 2203-MM
58 specifications
Network3 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 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3iIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technology10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyDiffers100BASE-FX100BASE-X
Data transfer rate100 Mbit/s100 Mbit/s
Packet forwarding rate (10 Mbps)14880 pps14880 pps
Packet forwarding rate (100 Mbps)148800 pps148800 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)YesYes
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
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 connectorDiffersSCSFP
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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