Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 2201-BB vs StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 19identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA has 1,900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (2000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2201-BB has 3,000 more jumbo frames than the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA (12000 vs 9000). The SilverNet SIL 2201-BB has 50,819 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA (100819 h vs 50000 h). Only the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB has flow control support. Converter input interface: 10Base-TX, 100Base-TX on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB, 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T on the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • SIL 2201-BB:100 Mbit/s
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:2000 Mbit/s
  • Converter output interface
    • SIL 2201-BB:100Base-X
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:1000Base-LX
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SIL 2201-BB:10,100 Mbit/s
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Jumbo frames
    • SIL 2201-BB:12000
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:9000
  • Flow control support
    • SIL 2201-BB:Yes
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:No
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • SIL 2201-BB:100819 h
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:50000 h
  • LED indicators
    • SIL 2201-BB:Link, Power
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:Yes
  • Fiber optic connector
    • SIL 2201-BB:SC
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:LC

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Comparison of SIL 2201-BB, MCM1110SMLC20
70 specifications
Network8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-TX, 100Base-TX10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceDiffers100Base-X1000Base-LX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3iIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit 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 rateKnown for one100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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 supportYesYes
Jumbo framesDiffers120009000
Flow control supportDiffersYesNo
Auto MDI/MDI-XYesYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex systemFull, HalfFull, Half
Cable types supportedKnown for oneCat5e, Cat6Unknown — not stated by the source
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)YesYes
Performance1 differ
Maximum transfer distance20000 m20000 m
Wavelength1310 nm1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)NoNo
Fiber mode structureSingle-modeSingle-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for one9/125 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs100819 h50000 h
Features1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialMetalMetal
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP30Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLink, PowerYes
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 connectorDiffersSCLC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers5 - 12 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterYesYes
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm94 mm
WeightKnown for one120 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source133 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 g
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source580 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)

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