Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KA7240 KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black

26specifications compared
17differ
9identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- KA7240 KVM switch Black:1
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:4
Keyboard port type
- KA7240 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- KA7240 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:USB
USB connector type
- KA7240 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone outputs
- KA7240 KVM switch Black:4
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:5
Number of microphone inputs
- KA7240 KVM switch Black:4
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:5
Ethernet LAN
- KA7240 KVM switch Black:Yes
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- KA7240 KVM switch Black:Metal
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:Metal, Plastic

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Comparison of KA7240, SVKM140-201
63 specifications	A ATEN KA7240 KVM switch Black Model KA7240 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black Model SVKM140-201 View product
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	1	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, USB A
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	4	5
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	4	5
Console portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Video port typeKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	DE-9 (DB-9)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
HD typeKnown for one	WUXGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,240 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one	1 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one	240 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	300 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Metal, Plastic
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RCM, EU, FCC Class B, VCCI, c-UL
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5.3 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
Power consumption (typical)Differs	6.12 W	35 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	227.1 mm	342 mm
DepthDiffers	171.5 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	54.8 mm	28 mm
WeightDiffers	1.26 kg	1.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ManualDiffers	Yes	No
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cables includedKnown for one	KVM, RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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