Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 2203 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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  • 19differ
  • 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 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 2203 (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2203 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 2203 has 100,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA (120000 m vs 20000 m). Only the SilverNet SIL 2203 has flow control support. Only the SilverNet SIL 2203 has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • SIL 2203:1000 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 2203:1000Base-BX
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:1000Base-LX
  • Jumbo frames
    • SIL 2203:12000
    • 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 2203:Yes
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:No
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 2203:120000 m
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:20000 m
  • Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
    • SIL 2203:Yes
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:No
  • Fiber mode structure
    • SIL 2203:Single-mode, Multi-mode
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:Single-mode
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • SIL 2203:100819 h
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 20km - TAA:50000 h

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Comparison of SIL 2203, MCM1110SMLC20
73 specifications
Network7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-TX, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-TX10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceDiffers1000Base-BX1000Base-LX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one1000BASE-XUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one1000 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
Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps)Known for one1488000 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
Performance4 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers120000 m20000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)DiffersYesNo
Fiber mode structureDiffersSingle-mode, Multi-modeSingle-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for one9/125,50/125,62.5/125 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs100819 h50000 h
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 nm
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 indicatorsDiffersPower, LinkYes
Power protection featuresKnown for oneShort circuit, OverloadUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPLC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers5 - 12 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs3 W4.6 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)NoNo
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
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 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
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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