Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables

17specifications compared
9differ
8identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:SPHD-17
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:USB
Mouse port type
- CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:SPHD-17
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:USB
Video port type
- CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:SPHD-17
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:VGA
Daisy chain
- CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:No
Rack mounting
- CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:No
Input voltage
- CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:5.3 V
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:100-240 V
Operating temperature (T-T)
- CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 50 °C
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:0 - 40 °C
Package weight
- CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:3.49 kg
- 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables:3 kg

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Comparison of CS1708i-TAA, SV431U3A
54 specifications	A ATEN CS1708i-TAA KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1708i-TAA View product	B StarTech.com 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 VGA KVM Switch with Audio and Cables Model SV431U3A View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	SPHD-17	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	SPHD-17	USB
Video port typeDiffers	SPHD-17	VGA
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Console portsKnown for one	SPHD-18	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Daisy chainDiffers	Yes	No
Scan intervalKnown for one	255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one	32 user(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	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
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers	5.3 V	100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	9.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	191.5 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.49 kg	3 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	PS/2, USB	Audio (3.5mm), USB, VGA
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	128-bit RC4, 128-bit SSL	Unknown — not stated by the source

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