Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 2201-BB vs TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 6identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, 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 10,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black (20000 m vs 10000 m). The SilverNet SIL 2201-BB has 1.3 W more power consumption (max) than the TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black (3 W vs 1.7 W). Networking standards: IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3i on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z on the TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black. Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet on the SilverNet SIL 2201-BB, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • SIL 2201-BB:100 Mbit/s
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet interface type
    • SIL 2201-BB:Fast Ethernet
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SIL 2201-BB:10,100 Mbit/s
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Cable types supported
    • SIL 2201-BB:Cat5e, Cat6
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 2201-BB:20000 m
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:10000 m
  • Fiber mode structure
    • SIL 2201-BB:Single-mode
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:Multi-mode, Single-mode
  • LED indicators
    • SIL 2201-BB:Link, Power
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:Yes
  • Fiber optic connector
    • SIL 2201-BB:SC
    • MC220L(UN) network media converter 1000 Mbit/s Multi-mode, Single-mode Black:SFP

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Comparison of SIL 2201-BB, MC220L(UN)
61 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 802.3ab, 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 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 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-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable types supportedDiffersCat5e, Cat6Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers20000 m10000 m
WavelengthKnown for one1310 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber mode structureDiffersSingle-modeMulti-mode, Single-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for one9/125 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
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, PowerYes
Power protection featuresKnown for oneOverload, Short circuitUnknown — not stated by the source
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSCSFP
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltageKnown for one5 - 12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs3 W1.7 W
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for one120 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °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 includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 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 source440 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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