Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey vs Vertiv Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black

14specifications compared
13differ
1identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:4
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
Keyboard port type
- CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:USB
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:USB
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
Video port type
- CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:DisplayPort
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
Maximum resolution
- CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1600 x 1200 pixels
Rack mounting
- CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:No
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
Product colour
- CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Black
Power consumption (typical)
- CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey:2.99 W
- Avocent AV3108-XXX KVM switch Rack mounting Black:18 W

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Comparison of CS1914-AT-U, AV3108-XXX
55 specifications	A ATEN CS1914-AT-U KVM switch Black, Grey Model CS1914-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	4	8
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	VGA
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	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	6	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
Hot keysKnown 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	2.99 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
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	270 mm	165 mm
HeightDiffers	55.5 mm	43.7 mm
WeightDiffers	1.97 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	98 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	325 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2.46 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Audio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, USB	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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