Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue

32specifications compared
14differ
18identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Video port type
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:DVI-D
USB connector type
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB Type-B
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:USB Type-A
Headphone outputs
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:1
HD type
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:2K Ultra HD
Product colour
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Black
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Blue
Power source
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:DC
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:AC
Input voltage
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:5 V
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:12 W
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:20 W

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Comparison of CS1798, HMX6200R-201
67 specifications	A ATEN CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1798 View product	B Vertiv Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue Model HMX6200R-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DVI-D
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A
Serial port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DE-9 (DB-9)
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	8	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	512	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	9	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, HDMI, USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	1
Performance1 differ
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	2K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Video bandwidth	60 Hz	60 Hz
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 user(s)
Firmware upgradeable	Yes	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack capacity	1U	1U
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Housing material	Metal	Metal
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, Fcc, UL
CascadableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Chinese Traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss, UK English, US English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	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	0.8 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Differs	12 W	20 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	432.4 mm	198 mm
DepthDiffers	257.2 mm	150 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	3.49 kg	1.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	KVM	AC, Audio (3.5mm), Serial
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176200	Unknown — not stated by the source

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