Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver vs ATEN CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black

29specifications compared
12differ
17identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:8
DVI-I ports quantity
- CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:6
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:8
Headphone outputs
- CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:2
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:10
Number of microphone inputs
- CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:1
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:10
Scan interval
- CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:1,99 s
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:1,5,255 s
Product colour
- CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:Black, Silver
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:Black
Housing material
- CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:Metal, Plastic
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:Metal
Power consumption (typical)
- CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver:10.6 W
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:8.26 W

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Comparison of CS1642A, CS1788-AT-E
52 specifications	A ATEN CS1642A KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Silver Model CS1642A View product	B ATEN CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black Model CS1788-AT-E View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DVI-I	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers	6	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	10
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	10
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WQXGA
Maximum resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Video bandwidth	60 Hz	60 Hz
Scan intervalDiffers	1,99 s	1,5,255 s
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltage	5.3 V	5.3 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	10.6 W	8.26 W
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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	262.3 mm	437.2 mm
DepthDiffers	76.8 mm	161.2 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	560 g	3.96 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	131 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	540 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	233 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.48 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	DVI, KVM	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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