Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS261 KVM switch vs ATEN KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey

30specifications compared
19differ
11identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- CS261 KVM switch:3
- KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:40
Keyboard port type
- CS261 KVM switch:USB
- KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- CS261 KVM switch:USB
- KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:USB, PS/2
Video port type
- CS261 KVM switch:DVI-D
- KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:VGA/DVI-I
Console USB ports quantity
- CS261 KVM switch:4
- KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:3
Console ports
- CS261 KVM switch:DVI-D, USB A
- KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:DVI-I, USB A
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- CS261 KVM switch:5
- KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:3
USB connector type
- CS261 KVM switch:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
- KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:USB Type-A

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Comparison of CS261, KN2140VA
59 specifications	A ATEN CS261 KVM switch Model CS261 View product	B ATEN KN2140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey Model KN2140VA View product
Ports & interfaces9 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	3	40
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-D	VGA/DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Console portsDiffers	DVI-D, USB A	DVI-I, USB A
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	3
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackDiffers	Yes	No
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3DES, 56-bit AES, 128-bit RC4, 256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, SSL/TLS
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Full HD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1,255 s
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Grey
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CascadableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	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	1 A
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB poweredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	4.7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	88 mm	433.6 mm
DepthDiffers	210 mm	412.1 mm
HeightDiffers	55.5 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	720 g	5.54 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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