Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 232-POE vs StarTech.com Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 36known 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, 40km - TAA has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the SilverNet SIL 232-POE (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 232-POE has 7,000 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, 40km - TAA (16000 vs 9000). The SilverNet SIL 232-POE has 80,000 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, 40km - TAA (120000 m vs 40000 m). Only the SilverNet SIL 232-POE has flow control support. Only the SilverNet SIL 232-POE has wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • SIL 232-POE:1000 Mbit/s
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:2000 Mbit/s
  • Converter output interface
    • SIL 232-POE:1000Base-FX
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:1000Base-LX
  • Jumbo frames
    • SIL 232-POE:16000
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:9000
  • Flow control support
    • SIL 232-POE:Yes
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:No
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 232-POE:120000 m
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:40000 m
  • Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
    • SIL 232-POE:Yes
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:No
  • Fiber mode structure
    • SIL 232-POE:Single-mode, Multi-mode
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:Single-mode
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • SIL 232-POE:100819 h
    • Single-Mode (SM) LC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, 40km - TAA:50000 h

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Comparison of SIL 232-POE, MCM1110SMLC40
72 specifications
Network7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceDiffers10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-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 802.3, 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 framesDiffers160009000
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, Cat6, Cat6aUnknown — not stated by the source
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)YesYes
Performance4 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers120000 m40000 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
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, Link, SFP, LoopYes
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers5 - 12 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs5 W4.6 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)NoNo
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WidthDiffers95 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm79 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm26 mm
WeightKnown for one180 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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