Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black

27specifications compared
17differ
10identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
Video port type
- CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:DisplayPort
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:HDMI
USB connector type
- CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB Type-A
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone outputs
- CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:4
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:5
Maximum resolution
- CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:4096 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
Firmware upgradeable
- CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal, Plastic
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:Plastic, Steel

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Comparison of CS1924, SC845H-201
63 specifications	A ATEN CS1924 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model CS1924 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black Model SC845H-201 View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlled	4	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	HDMI
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsKnown for one	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB versionKnown for one	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	4	5
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performance2 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	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
Power on detectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableDiffers	Yes	No
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)
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Plastic, Steel
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	English, French, German, Japanese	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display switch buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	14.2 W	35 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
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 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)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	270 mm	342 mm
DepthDiffers	88 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	55.5 mm	42 mm
WeightDiffers	910 g	1.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedKnown for one	Audio (3.5mm), DC, DisplayPort, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualDiffers	Yes	No
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown 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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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