Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black:4
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:20
Audio connections
- CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black:Yes
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
Built-in display
- CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black:No
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)
- CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black:0 - 40 °C
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black:-10 - 60 °C
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:-35 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black:0 - 80%
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black:0 - 80%
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:10 - 90%
Width
- CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black:437.2 mm
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:434 mm

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Comparison of CM1164-AT-E, MXS5120-201
55 specifications	A ATEN CM1164-AT-E KVM switch Black Model CM1164-AT-E View product	B Vertiv Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model MXS5120-201 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	20
Keyboard port typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse port typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video port typeKnown for one	DVI-D	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, RJ–45, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one	WUXGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,99 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one	1 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one	99 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CascadableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	15.2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type G
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 60 °C	-35 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	434 mm
DepthDiffers	163.8 mm	536 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	86 mm
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	8.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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