Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA

22specifications compared
18differ
4identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 14 more computers controlled than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (16 vs 2). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 2 more USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantity than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (4 vs 2). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 36.37 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) (40 W vs 3.63 W). Video port type: HDMI on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), VGA on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA. HD type: Dual QHD on the ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included), Full HD on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:16
Video port type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):HDMI
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:VGA
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantity
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):2
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:4
HD type
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Dual QHD
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Full HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5120 x 1440 pixels
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Housing material
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):Metal, Plastic
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Metal
Power source
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):DC
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:AC
Input voltage
- 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included):5 V
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of CS742H, MPU2-2016DAC-400
62 specifications	A ATEN 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Dual-Display KVMP Switch (Cables included) Model CS742H View product	B Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA Model MPU2-2016DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	16
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	VGA
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityDiffers	2	4
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	Dual QHD	Full HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	5120 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,3,4,5,8,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,70,80,90,99 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	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
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 m
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	3.63 W	40 W
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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81.7 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	202.3 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	1.21 kg	3.18 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	95 mm	330 mm
Package depthDiffers	265 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	220 mm	206 mm
Package volumeKnown for one	5550.101932032 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	1.33 kg	5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI, USB Type-A to USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84718000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	6.05 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	232 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	500 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	283 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	7.53 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one	32819.225200128 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffers	Thailand	Taiwan

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