Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs ATEN CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black

30specifications compared
14differ
16identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:512
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:8
Keyboard port type
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:USB
Video port type
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:DVI-I
Console USB ports quantity
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:2
HD type
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:QXGA
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:WQXGA
Maximum resolution
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2048 x 1536 pixels
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
Scan interval
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1,255 s
- CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black:1,5,255 s

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Comparison of CS1716A-AT-E, CS1788-AT-E
57 specifications	A ATEN CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1716A-AT-E View product	B ATEN CS1788-AT-E KVM switch Black Model CS1788-AT-E View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	512	8
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-I
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	17	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Console portsDiffers	USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
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 connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	QXGA	WQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1536 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Scan intervalDiffers	1,255 s	1,5,255 s
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltage	5.3 V	5.3 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	6.6 W	8.26 W
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions2 differ
Width	437.2 mm	437.2 mm
DepthDiffers	159.9 mm	161.2 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	3.61 kg	3.96 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers	116 mm	131 mm
Package depth	540 mm	540 mm
Package height	233 mm	233 mm
Package weightDiffers	4 kg	4.48 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	KVM	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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