Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables

28specifications compared
17differ
11identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:2
Video port type
- CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA/DVI-I
- 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:DVI-I
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:10
- 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:6
Audio connections
- CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:No
Ethernet LAN
- CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
- 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0
- 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:1
Maximum resolution
- CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
- 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:1920 x 1200 pixels
Rack mounting
- CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables:No

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Comparison of CS1788, SV231DVIUDDM
68 specifications	A ATEN CS1788 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1788 View product	B StarTech.com 2 Port USB DVI KVM Switch with DDM Fast Switching Technology and Cables Model SV231DVIUDDM View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA/DVI-I	DVI-I
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVI-I, USB A
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	6
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Audio connectionsDiffers	Yes	No
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	2048 x 1536 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	2560 x 1600 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Steel
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, TAA, UL
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs	6.47 W	10 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-30 - 70 °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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	76 mm
DepthDiffers	161.1 mm	165 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	530 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	254 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	69 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	KVM	AC, DVI, USB
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176200
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

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