Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black

29specifications compared
17differ
12identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:512
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:4
Video port type
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:HDMI
HD type
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
Firmware upgradeable
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal, Plastic
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:Plastic, Steel
Built-in display
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:No
Input current
- CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1 A
- Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:1.2 A

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Comparison of CL5716M-ATA-EE, SC945H-201
69 specifications	A ATEN CL5716M-ATA-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CL5716M-ATA-EE View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black Model SC945H-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	512	4
Keyboard port type	USB, PS/2	USB, PS/2
Mouse port type	USB, PS/2	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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance3 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 upgradeableDiffers	Yes	No
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
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 button	Yes	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
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	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
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers	1 A	1.2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
Power consumption (typical)Differs	25.8 W	35 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °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	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
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 kitDiffers	Yes	No
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, KVM	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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