Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey vs Vertiv Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black

14specifications compared
13differ
1identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:2
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
Keyboard port type
- CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:USB
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:USB
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
Video port type
- CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:DisplayPort
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
Maximum resolution
- CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1600 x 1200 pixels
Rack mounting
- CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:No
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
Product colour
- CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Black
Power consumption (typical)
- CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:3.3 W
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:18 W

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Comparison of CS1912-AT-U, AV3108-XXX
50 specifications	A ATEN CS1912-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey Model CS1912-AT-U View product	B Vertiv Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model AV3108-XXX View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	VGA
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	DisplayPort, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	4K Ultra HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
Automatic switchingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,99 s	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
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 pixels
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal, Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Status, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, FCC Class A, cUL, ICES Class A, CE, EAC, VCCI Class A, KCC Class A, C-Tick, BSMI
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Output voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	3.3 W	18 W
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	5 A
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	88 mm	432 mm
DepthDiffers	210 mm	165 mm
HeightDiffers	55.5 mm	43.7 mm
WeightDiffers	730 g	1.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Audio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	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
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3DES, 128-bit SSL, AES, DES

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