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ATEN CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
    • 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:2
  • Video port type
    • CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
    • 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:DVI-I
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1
    • 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:6
  • Ethernet LAN
    • CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
    • 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2048 x 1536 pixels
    • 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Rack mounting
    • CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
    • 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:No
  • On Screen Display (OSD)
    • CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
    • 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • CS1708A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:5 W
    • 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:10 W

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Comparison of CS1708A, SV231DVIUDDM
59 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers82
Keyboard port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Mouse port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Video port typeDiffersVGADVI-I
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVI-I, USB A
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers16
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portKnown for oneDB-25Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers2048 x 1536 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffersYesNo
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSteel
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, TAA, UL
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
On Screen Display (OSD)DiffersYesNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs5 W10 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
USB poweredKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers433 mm76 mm
DepthDiffers160 mm165 mm
WeightDiffers2.66 kg530 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source254 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersKVMAC, DVI, USB
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200

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