Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 30 more computers controlled than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (32 vs 2). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 2 more USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (4 vs 2). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 27.52 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) (40 W vs 12.48 W). Only the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant), VGA on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:32
Video port type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):HDMI/DisplayPort
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:VGA
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):2
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:4
USB connector type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):USB Type-A, USB Type-B
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:USB Type-A
HD type
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5K Ultra HD
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Full HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):5120 x 2880 pixels
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Rack mounting
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):No
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Yes
Power source
- 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant):DC
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:AC

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Comparison of CS1182DPH4-AT-G, MPU2-4032DAC-400
46 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 5K DisplayPort/HDMI Universal Secure KVM Switch (PSD PP v4.0 Compliant) Model CS1182DPH4-AT-G View product	B Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA Model MPU2-4032DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	32
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	VGA
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	USB A, DisplayPort, HDMI, 3.5mm headphone	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	5K Ultra HD	Full HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	5120 x 2880 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	144 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 m
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1.2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	12.48 W	40 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	143.6 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	1.21 kg	3.18 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84718000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	530 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	206 mm

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