Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver vs Vertiv Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

21specifications compared
15differ
6identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:20
Audio connections
- CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:Yes
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:1
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
Maximum resolution
- CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2560 x 1600 pixels
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
Product colour
- CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:Black, Silver
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Black
Housing material
- CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:Metal, Plastic
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
Built-in display
- CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:No
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
Power source
- CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:DC
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:AC

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Comparison of CS1642A-AT-E, MXS5120-201
60 specifications	A ATEN CS1642A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver Model CS1642A-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	2	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-I	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	6	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, DVI-I, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	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
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 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
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design2 differ
Rack capacity	1U	1U
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5.3 V	110 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	10.6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-35 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	262.3 mm	434 mm
DepthDiffers	76.8 mm	536 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	86 mm
WeightDiffers	1.72 kg	8.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	88 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	325 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	DVI, KVM	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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