Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS1944DP KVM switch Black vs ATEN KA7240S KVM switch Black

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 16identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • CS1944DP KVM switch Black:4
    • KA7240S KVM switch Black:1
  • Keyboard port type
    • CS1944DP KVM switch Black:USB
    • KA7240S KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Mouse port type
    • CS1944DP KVM switch Black:USB
    • KA7240S KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Video port type
    • CS1944DP KVM switch Black:DisplayPort
    • KA7240S KVM switch Black:VGA
  • Headphone outputs
    • CS1944DP KVM switch Black:6
    • KA7240S KVM switch Black:2
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • CS1944DP KVM switch Black:6
    • KA7240S KVM switch Black:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • CS1944DP KVM switch Black:1
    • KA7240S KVM switch Black:2
  • HD type
    • CS1944DP KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
    • KA7240S KVM switch Black:Full HD+

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Comparison of CS1944DP, KA7240S
51 specifications
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers41
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffersDisplayPortVGA
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity22
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB hubKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers62
Number of microphone inputsDiffers62
DC-in jackYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDE-9 (DB-9)
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD+
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Video bandwidth60 Hz60 Hz
Scan intervalKnown for one1,99 sUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialMetalMetal
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysDiffersNoYes
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 m
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltageDiffers12 V5.3 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.76 W10.12 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneRedHat EL Linux 6.0, RedHat EL Linux 7.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12, SuSE Linux 10, SuSE Linux 10.2, SuSE Linux 10.3, SuSE Linux 11, SuSE Linux 11.1, SuSE Linux 11.2, SuSE Linux 12.0, SuSE Linux 12.3, SuSE Linux 9.3, openSUSEUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS 9.0, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneDOS, Novell NetWare 5.x, Novell NetWare 6.xUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers156.6 mm171.5 mm
DepthDiffers335 mm227.1 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers1.51 kg1.26 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAudio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, KVM, USBKVM
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176200Unknown — not stated by the source

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