Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs ATEN CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black

29specifications compared
17differ
12identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:512
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:2
Keyboard port type
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:USB
Video port type
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:Mini DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:2
HD type
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:QXGA
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:2K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2048 x 1536 pixels
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
Scan interval
- CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1,255 s
- CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black:1,99 s

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Comparison of CS1716A-AT-E, CS1942-AT-E
57 specifications	A ATEN CS1716A-AT-E KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1716A-AT-E View product	B ATEN CS1942-AT-E KVM switch Black Model CS1942-AT-E View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	512	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	Mini DisplayPort
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, Mini DisplayPort, USB A
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1a
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	4
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	QXGA	2K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1536 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Scan intervalDiffers	1,255 s	1,99 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
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 s
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 s
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Plastic
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	6.6 W	2.33 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	197 mm
DepthDiffers	159.9 mm	197 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	44.7 mm
WeightDiffers	3.61 kg	560 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	116 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	540 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	233 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	KVM	Audio (3.5mm), Mini DisplayPort, USB Type-A to USB Type-B
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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