Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:4
  • Keyboard port type
    • CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:PS/2
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:PS/2
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:USB
  • Video port type
    • CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:VGA/DVI-I
  • Maximum resolution
    • CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1440 pixels
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Housing material
    • CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:Steel
  • Width
    • CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:450 mm
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:100 mm
  • Depth
    • CS9138 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:170 mm
    • 4 Port DVI VGA Dual Monitor KVM Switch USB with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub:253 mm

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Comparison of CS9138, SV431DDUSB
45 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers84
Keyboard port typeDiffersPS/2USB
Mouse port typeDiffersPS/2USB
Video port typeDiffersVGAVGA/DVI-I
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DC-in jackYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1440 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
DDC2B supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Scan intervalKnown for one3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalSteel
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 A
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1.08 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers450 mm100 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm253 mm
HeightDiffers67 mm66 mm
WeightDiffers2.85 kg1.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source162 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source194 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, XP, Vista; Linux; FreeBSDUnknown — not stated by the source

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