Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 232-POE vs StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 11identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The SilverNet SIL 232-POE has 119,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi (120000 m vs 1000 m). The SilverNet SIL 232-POE has 2.5 W more power consumption (max) than the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi (5 W vs 2.5 W). The SilverNet SIL 232-POE has 13 mm more width than the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi (95 mm vs 82 mm). Converter input interface: 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T on the SilverNet SIL 232-POE, 1000Base-T on the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi. Converter output interface: 1000Base-FX on the SilverNet SIL 232-POE, 1000Base-LX on the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi.

  • Converter output interface
    • SIL 232-POE:1000Base-FX
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:1000Base-LX
  • Duplex system
    • SIL 232-POE:Full, Half
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Full
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 232-POE:120000 m
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:1000 m
  • Fiber mode structure
    • SIL 232-POE:Single-mode, Multi-mode
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Multi-mode, Single-mode
  • Housing material
    • SIL 232-POE:Metal
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Metal, Plastic
  • International Protection (IP) code
    • SIL 232-POE:IP30
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:IP20
  • LED indicators
    • SIL 232-POE:Power, Link, SFP, Loop
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Activity, Link, Power
  • Product colour
    • SIL 232-POE:Black
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Black, Silver

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Comparison of SIL 232-POE, D01ML55U-FIBER-MEDIA
70 specifications
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T1000Base-T
Converter output interfaceDiffers1000Base-FX1000Base-LX
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3aeIEEE 802.3ab, 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 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-XYesYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex systemDiffersFull, HalfFull
Cable types supportedKnown for oneCat5e, Cat6, Cat6aUnknown — not stated by the source
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMarvell - 88E1512
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers120000 m1000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber mode structureDiffersSingle-mode, Multi-modeMulti-mode, Single-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)Known for one100819 hUnknown — not stated by the source
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 nm
Features4 differ
InternalNoNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffersMetalMetal, Plastic
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP30IP20
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, Link, SFP, LoopActivity, Link, Power
Power protection featuresKnown for oneShort circuit, OverloadUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPLC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs5 W2.5 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)NoNo
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm82 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm20 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm18 mm
WeightDiffers180 g49 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceTrade Agreements Act (TAA)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source139 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 g
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)

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