Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black

28specifications compared
14differ
14identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:512
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:2
USB connector type
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB Type-B
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone outputs
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:3
Rack mounting
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:Metal, Plastic
Power source
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:DC
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:AC
Input voltage
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:5 V
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:100 - 240, 12 V
Power consumption (typical)
- CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:12 W
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:35 W

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Comparison of CS1798, SVKM120-201
65 specifications	A ATEN CS1798 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1798 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black Model SVKM120-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	512	2
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
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 connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB version	2.0	2.0
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	8	3
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B 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	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one	WUXGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Design2 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Metal, Plastic
CascadableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown 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
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RCM, EU, FCC Class B, VCCI, c-UL
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240, 12 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	12 W	35 W
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	Yes
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
Operational conditions1 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)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	432.4 mm	177 mm
DepthDiffers	257.2 mm	61 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	28 mm
WeightDiffers	3.49 kg	400 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedKnown for one	KVM	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitDiffers	Yes	No
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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