Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey vs Vertiv Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

18specifications compared
14differ
4identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey:2
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:20
Audio connections
- CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey:Yes
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
Product colour
- CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Black
Housing material
- CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey:Metal, Plastic
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
Built-in display
- CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey:No
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
Power source
- CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey:DC
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:AC
Input voltage
- CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey:5.3 V
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:110 - 240 V
Storage temperature (T-T)
- CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey:-20 - 60 °C
- Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:-35 - 70 °C

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Comparison of CS1792-AT-E, MXS5120-201
58 specifications	A ATEN CS1792-AT-E KVM switch Black, Grey Model CS1792-AT-E View product	B Vertiv Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model MXS5120-201 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	20
Keyboard port typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse port typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video port typeKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, HDMI, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one	WUXGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,5,99 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CascadableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5.3 V	110 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	5.35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type G
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
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-35 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	206.3 mm	434 mm
DepthDiffers	72.4 mm	536 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	86 mm
WeightDiffers	1.04 kg	8.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	265 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.37 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u

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