Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black

25specifications compared
15differ
10identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:4
Keyboard port type
- CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
Video port type
- CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:HDMI
USB connector type
- CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB Type-A
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
HD type
- CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal, Plastic
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:Plastic, Steel

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Comparison of CL5708M-ATA-EE, SC945H-201
67 specifications	A ATEN CL5708M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CL5708M-ATA-EE View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black Model SC945H-201 View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	HDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Display connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console portsDiffers	VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, PS/2, USB A
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Plastic, Steel
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Display switch buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one	43.2 cm (17")	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	642.7 mm	342 mm
DepthDiffers	480 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	56 mm
WeightDiffers	13.7 kg	1.85 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ManualDiffers	Yes	No
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	668 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	718 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	135 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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