Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue

21specifications compared
12differ
9identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:USB
Mouse port type
- CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:USB
Video port type
- CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:DVI-D
Product colour
- CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Black
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Blue
Housing material
- CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal, Plastic
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Metal
Built-in display
- CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:No
Input current
- CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1 A
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:0.8 A
Operating temperature (T-T)
- CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 50 °C
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of CL1308, HMX5100R
56 specifications	A ATEN CL1308 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CL1308 View product	B Vertiv Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue Model HMX5100R View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	128	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-D
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	VGA (D-Sub)	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 user(s)
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
CascadableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one	48.3 cm (19")	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers	1 A	0.8 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	22.9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	483 mm	198 mm
DepthDiffers	689.2 mm	150 mm
WeightDiffers	12.6 kg	1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, KVM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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