Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black

13specifications compared
12differ
1identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black:4
Keyboard port type
- ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:PS/2
- Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:PS/2
- Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black:USB
Video port type
- ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
Audio connections
- ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
- Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black:Yes
Maximum resolution
- ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2048 x 1536 pixels
- Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
Operating temperature (T-T)
- ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 50 °C
- Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:-20 - 60 °C
- Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black:-20 - 50 °C

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Comparison of ACS1208A, SC740-202
33 specifications	A ATEN ACS1208A KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model ACS1208A View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC740-202 KVM switch Black Model SC740-202 View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-I
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsDiffers	No	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1536 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	433 mm	264.2 mm
DepthDiffers	160 mm	182.9 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	61 mm
WeightDiffers	2.73 kg	1.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	PS/2	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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