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ATEN VGA KVM over IP Console Station vs StarTech.com 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K

32specifications compared
21differ
11identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Video port type
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:VGA
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:DisplayPort
USB connector type
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:USB Type-A
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone outputs
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:1
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:3
HD type
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:Full HD+
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:Metal
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:Steel
LED indicators
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:Power
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:Yes
Input voltage
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:5 V
- 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of KA8270-AX-G, SV231DPU34K
70 specifications	A ATEN VGA KVM over IP Console Station Model KA8270-AX-G View product	B StarTech.com 2 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K Model SV231DPU34K View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	3
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	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
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	Full HD+	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60000 h
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, JP, UK, US
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Differs	4.66 W	18 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Power sourceKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	155.4 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	174.2 mm	100 mm
HeightDiffers	28.8 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	1.28 kg	1.1 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	98 mm	186 mm
Package depthDiffers	325 mm	243 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	92 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.47 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	342 mm	403 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	512 mm	268 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	232 mm	315 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	5 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	6.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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