Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN VGA KVM over IP Console Station vs StarTech.com 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple

34specifications compared
23differ
11identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Video port type
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:VGA
- 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple:DVI-I
USB connector type
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:USB Type-A
- 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple:USB Type-B
Headphone outputs
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:1
- 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple:5
Number of microphone inputs
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:1
- 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple:5
Maximum resolution
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple:2048 x 1536 pixels
Housing material
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:Metal
- 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple:Steel
LED indicators
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:Power
- 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple:Yes
Power source
- VGA KVM over IP Console Station:DC
- 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple:AC

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Comparison of KA8270-AX-G, SV431DD2DU3A
68 specifications	A ATEN VGA KVM over IP Console Station Model KA8270-AX-G View product	B StarTech.com 4 Port Dual Monitor DVI KVM Switch - Dual Screen Display Compact USB KVM Switch with Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dual View KVM - Dell HP Apple Model SV431DD2DU3A View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-B
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	5
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	5
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
Performance1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	2048 x 1536 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
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
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 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
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	155.4 mm	253 mm
DepthDiffers	174.2 mm	100 mm
HeightDiffers	28.8 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	1.28 kg	1.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	98 mm	160 mm
Package depthDiffers	325 mm	268 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	191.5 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.47 kg	300 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown 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	495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	512 mm	554 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	232 mm	213 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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