Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CN8000A KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • CN8000A KVM switch Black:1
    • Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black:2
  • Keyboard port type
    • CN8000A KVM switch Black:No
    • Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • CN8000A KVM switch Black:No
    • Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black:USB
  • Video port type
    • CN8000A KVM switch Black:VGA
    • Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
  • USB connector type
    • CN8000A KVM switch Black:Mini-USB B
    • Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
  • Ethernet LAN
    • CN8000A KVM switch Black:Yes
    • Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black:No
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • CN8000A KVM switch Black:0 - 50 °C
    • Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black:0 - 40 °C
  • Width
    • CN8000A KVM switch Black:81.4 mm
    • Avocent SC820-201 KVM switch Black:177.8 mm

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Comparison of CN8000A, SC820-201
55 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers12
Keyboard port typeDiffersNoUSB
Mouse port typeDiffersNoUSB
Video port typeDiffersVGADVI-I
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
DC-in jackYesYes
Console portsKnown for oneUSB BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWQXGA
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Designidentical
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic, Steel
LED indicatorsYesYes
Display switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240, 12 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers81.4 mm177.8 mm
DepthDiffers200 mm61 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm43.2 mm
WeightDiffers490 g453.6 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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