Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs ATEN CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black

32specifications compared
19differ
13identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:512
- CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black:8
Keyboard port type
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black:USB
Video port type
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black:HDMI
Console USB ports quantity
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1
- CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black:2
HD type
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:QXGA
- CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black:WUXGA
Maximum resolution
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2048 x 1536 pixels
- CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
Scan interval
- CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1,255 s
- CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black:1,5,255 s

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Comparison of CS1716A-AT-U, CS1798-AT-U
57 specifications	A ATEN CS1716A-AT-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1716A-AT-U View product	B ATEN CS1798-AT-U KVM switch Black Model CS1798-AT-U 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	HDMI
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, HDMI, USB A
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
HDMI 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	9
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	QXGA	WUXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2048 x 1536 pixels	1920 x 1200 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 buttonKnown 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
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltageDiffers	5.3 V	5 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	6.6 W	8.56 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	432.4 mm
DepthDiffers	159.9 mm	257.2 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	440 mm
WeightDiffers	3.61 kg	4.63 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	116 mm	133 mm
Package depthDiffers	540 mm	499 mm
Package heightDiffers	233 mm	324 mm
Package weightDiffers	4 kg	5.22 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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