Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black

28specifications compared
16differ
12identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:512
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:4
Video port type
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
HD type
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:WQXGA
Maximum resolution
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
Firmware upgradeable
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal, Plastic
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:Plastic, Steel
Built-in display
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:No
Input current
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1 A
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:1.2 A

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Comparison of CL5716M-ATA-EE, SC940-201
61 specifications	A ATEN CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CL5716M-ATA-EE View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black Model SC940-201 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	512	4
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-I
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	VGA (D-Sub)	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
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
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	WQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
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
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableDiffers	Yes	No
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)
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Plastic, Steel
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display switch 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
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
Power2 differ
Input currentDiffers	1 A	1.2 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs	25.8 W	35 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	480 mm	342 mm
DepthDiffers	642.7 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	56 mm
WeightDiffers	13.6 kg	1.85 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, KVM	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualDiffers	Yes	No
Rack mount kitDiffers	Yes	No
Drivers includedKnown 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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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