Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver vs ATEN CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black

38specifications compared
19differ
19identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:512
Keyboard port type
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:USB
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:USB
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
Video port type
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:DVI-I
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
Console USB ports quantity
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1
Maximum resolution
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2560 x 1600 pixels
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2048 x 1536 pixels
Scan interval
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:1,99 s
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1,255 s
Product colour
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:Black, Silver
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Black

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Comparison of CS1642A-AT-U, CS1716A-AT-U
56 specifications	A ATEN CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver Model CS1642A-AT-U View product	B ATEN CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1716A-AT-U View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	512
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	VGA
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A	USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 jack	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	2048 x 1536 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalDiffers	1,99 s	1,255 s
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QXGA
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltage	5.3 V	5.3 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	10.6 W	6.6 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	262.3 mm	437.2 mm
DepthDiffers	76.8 mm	159.9 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	1.72 kg	3.61 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	98 mm	116 mm
Package depthDiffers	325 mm	540 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	233 mm
Package weightDiffers	2 kg	4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	DVI, KVM	KVM
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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