Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K

26specifications compared
17differ
9identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:4
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:2
Video port type
- CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:6
Headphone outputs
- CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:6
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:3
Maximum resolution
- CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:4096 x 2160 pixels
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chain
- CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:No
Housing material
- CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:Steel
On Screen Display (OSD)
- CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:No

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Comparison of CM1284, SV231DPU34K
72 specifications	A ATEN CM1284 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CM1284 View product	B StarTech.com 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K Model SV231DPU34K View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	6
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI, RJ–45, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	6	3
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	4	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
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
HDCP	Yes	Yes
Daisy chainDiffers	Yes	No
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one	30 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	5,10,15,30,60,90 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60000 h
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	No
Power1 differ
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers	1 A	0.6 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, JP, UK, US
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 95%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	164 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	437.2 mm	100 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	2.46 kg	1.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	186 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	243 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	92 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, KVM, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	403 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	268 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	315 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source

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