Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 2201-BB vs TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black

27specifications compared
17differ
10identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2201-BB has 18,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black (20000 m vs 2000 m). The TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black has 240 nm more wavelength than the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB (1550 nm vs 1310 nm). Only the TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black.

Maximum data transfer rate
- SIL 2201-BB:100 Mbit/s
- Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type
- SIL 2201-BB:Fast Ethernet
- Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- SIL 2201-BB:10,100 Mbit/s
- Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Maximum transfer distance
- SIL 2201-BB:20000 m
- Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:2000 m
Wavelength
- SIL 2201-BB:1310 nm
- Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:1550 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
- SIL 2201-BB:No
- Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Yes
LED indicators
- SIL 2201-BB:Link, Power
- Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:Activity, Link, Power
Fiber optic connector
- SIL 2201-BB:SC
- Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black:SC/UPC

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Comparison of SIL 2201-BB, MC212CS-2
56 specifications	A SilverNet SIL 2201-BB View product	B TP-Link Omada MC212CS-2 network media converter 1000 Mbit/s 1550 nm Single-mode Black Model MC212CS-2 View product
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	100 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for one	10Base-TX, 100Base-TX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Converter output interfaceKnown for one	100Base-X	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3i	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	100BASE-X	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one	100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packet forwarding rate (10 Mbps)Known for one	14880 pps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packet forwarding rate (100 Mbps)Known for one	148800 pps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one	12000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-X	Yes	Yes
Auto-negotiation	Yes	Yes
Store-and-forwardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex system	Full, Half	Full, Half
Cable types supportedKnown for one	Cat5e, Cat6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers	20000 m	2000 m
WavelengthDiffers	1310 nm	1550 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Differs	No	Yes
Fiber mode structure	Single-mode	Single-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for one	9/125 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	100819 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DIN rail mountingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP30	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Activity, Link, Power
Power protection featuresKnown for one	Overload, Short circuit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Fiber ports quantity	1	1
Fiber optic connectorDiffers	SC	SC/UPC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers	5 - 12 V	9 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	90 mm	94.5 mm
DepthDiffers	60 mm	73 mm
HeightDiffers	20 mm	27 mm
WeightKnown for one	120 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	-5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	5 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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