Product comparison · 2 network media converters

SilverNet SIL 232-POE vs TP-Link MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 8identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The SilverNet SIL 232-POE has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). The SilverNet SIL 232-POE has 118,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the TP-Link MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black (120000 m vs 2000 m). The SilverNet SIL 232-POE has 2.6 W more power consumption (max) than the TP-Link MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black (5 W vs 2.4 W). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the SilverNet SIL 232-POE, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black. Cable types supported: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a on the SilverNet SIL 232-POE, Cat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e on the TP-Link MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • SIL 232-POE:1000 Mbit/s
    • MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SIL 232-POE:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cable types supported
    • SIL 232-POE:Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a
    • MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:Cat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e
  • Maximum transfer distance
    • SIL 232-POE:120000 m
    • MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:2000 m
  • Fiber mode structure
    • SIL 232-POE:Single-mode, Multi-mode
    • MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:Multi-mode
  • LED indicators
    • SIL 232-POE:Power, Link, SFP, Loop
    • MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:Yes
  • Fiber optic connector
    • SIL 232-POE:SFP
    • MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:SC
  • Power consumption (max)
    • SIL 232-POE:5 W
    • MC100CM(UN) network media converter 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm Multi-mode Black:2.4 W

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Comparison of SIL 232-POE, MC100CM(UN)
63 specifications
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s100 Mbit/s
Converter input interfaceKnown for one10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Converter output interfaceKnown for one1000Base-FXUnknown — not stated by the source
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 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 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-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex systemFull, HalfFull, Half
Cable types supportedDiffersCat5e, Cat6, Cat6aCat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e
Link Fault Pass-through (LFP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers120000 m2000 m
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber mode structureDiffersSingle-mode, Multi-modeMulti-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
Features1 differ
InternalNoNo
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, 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 connectorDiffersSFPSC
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 W2.4 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width95 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for one180 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
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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