Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 2212 vs TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The SilverNet SIL 2212 has 9,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter (10000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2212 has 9,000 Mbit/s more data transfer rate than the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter (10000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 2212 has 100,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter (120000 m vs 20000 m). Only the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). Ethernet interface type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet on the SilverNet SIL 2212, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • SIL 2212:10000 Mbit/s
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet interface type
    • SIL 2212:10 Gigabit Ethernet
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Data transfer rate
    • SIL 2212:10000 Mbit/s
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:1000 Mbit/s
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 2212:120000 m
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:20000 m
  • Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
    • SIL 2212:No
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Yes
  • Fiber mode structure
    • SIL 2212:Single-mode, Multi-mode
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Single-mode
  • Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)
    • SIL 2212:9/125,50/125,62.5/125 µm
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:9/125 µm
  • LED indicators
    • SIL 2212:Power, Link
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Activity, Link, Power

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Comparison of SIL 2212, TL-FC311A-20
63 specifications
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers10000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter output interfaceKnown for one10GBase-XUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3bzIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Data transfer rateDiffers10000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
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 supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one16000Unknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown 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
Duplex systemKnown for oneFull, HalfUnknown — not stated by the source
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance4 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers120000 m20000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)DiffersNoYes
Fiber mode structureDiffersSingle-mode, Multi-modeSingle-mode
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Differs9/125,50/125,62.5/125 µm9/125 µm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one100819 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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 materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP30Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, LinkActivity, Link, Power
Power protection featuresKnown for oneShort circuit, OverloadUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Fiber ports quantityDiffers21
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFP+SC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one5 - 12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm94.5 mm
DepthDiffers60 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for one120 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °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 includedYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
User 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165 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 source560 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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