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ATEN CE250A console extender Transmitter vs StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN CE250A console extender Transmitter has 50 m more maximum transfer distance than the StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally (150 m vs 100 m). The ATEN CE250A console extender Transmitter has 187 g more weight than the StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally (330 g vs 143 g). Type: Transmitter on the ATEN CE250A console extender Transmitter, Console transmitter & receiver on the StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally. Cable types supported: Cat5 on the ATEN CE250A console extender Transmitter, Cat5e, Cat6 on the StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally. LED indicators: Yes on the ATEN CE250A console extender Transmitter, Status on the StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally.

Maximum transfer distance
- CE250A console extender Transmitter:150 m
- 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally:100 m
Cable types supported
- CE250A console extender Transmitter:Cat5
- 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally:Cat5e, Cat6
LED indicators
- CE250A console extender Transmitter:Yes
- 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally:Status
Weight
- CE250A console extender Transmitter:330 g
- 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally:143 g
Operating temperature (T-T)
- CE250A console extender Transmitter:0 - 50 °C
- 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- CE250A console extender Transmitter:-20 - 60 °C
- 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally:-10 - 60 °C
Cables included
- CE250A console extender Transmitter:KVM
- 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally:LAN (RJ-45), USB

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Comparison of CE250A, USB2004EXT100
38 specifications	A ATEN CE250A console extender Transmitter Model CE250A View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender Hub over Single CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet Cable (RJ45) - 330ft (100m) - USB Extender Hub Adapter Kit - Metal Housing - Externally Model USB2004EXT100 View product
Technical details4 differ
TypeDiffers	Transmitter	Console transmitter & receiver
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 Mbit/s
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers	150 m	100 m
Cable types supportedDiffers	Cat5	Cat5e, Cat6
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, RoHS
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Status
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 1024 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 mm
WeightDiffers	330 g	143 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	153 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	716 g
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	KVM	LAN (RJ-45), USB
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 A
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	323 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 pc(s)

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