Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS261 KVM switch vs Vertiv Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • CS261 KVM switch:3
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:8
  • Keyboard port type
    • CS261 KVM switch:USB
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Mouse port type
    • CS261 KVM switch:USB
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Video port type
    • CS261 KVM switch:DVI-D
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • CS261 KVM switch:4
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • CS261 KVM switch:0
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:2
  • HD type
    • CS261 KVM switch:4K Ultra HD
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:WQXGA
  • Maximum resolution
    • CS261 KVM switch:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels

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Comparison of CS261, SC885-201
56 specifications
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers38
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffersDVI-DDVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers42
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for oneDVI-D, USB AUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDWQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalPlastic, Steel
Display switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Hot keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffersDCAC
Input voltageDiffers5 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK
Power consumption (typical)Differs4.7 W45 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers88 mm439.4 mm
DepthDiffers210 mm185.4 mm
HeightDiffers55.5 mm43.2 mm
WeightDiffers720 g2.45 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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