Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver vs Vertiv Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black

18specifications compared
14differ
4identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2
- Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:16
Keyboard port type
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:USB
- Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:USB
- Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
Video port type
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:DVI-I
- Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:1
- Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
Maximum resolution
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2560 x 1600 pixels
- Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1600 x 1200 pixels
Product colour
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:Black, Silver
- Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Black
Input voltage
- CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:5.3 V
- Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:100-240 V

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Comparison of CS1642A-AT-U, AV3216-XXX
55 specifications	A ATEN CS1642A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver Model CS1642A-AT-U View product	B Vertiv Avocent AV3216-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model AV3216-XXX View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	16
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 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 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 jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128-bit SSL, 3DES, AES, DES
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	1600 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
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 pixels
Design1 differ
Rack capacity	1U	1U
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal, Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, FCC Class A, cUL, ICES Class A, CE, EAC, VCCI Class A, KCC Class A, C-Tick, BSMI
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageDiffers	5.3 V	100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	10.6 W	18 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 A
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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	262.3 mm	432 mm
DepthDiffers	76.8 mm	165 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	43.7 mm
WeightDiffers	1.72 kg	2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	98 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 guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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