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ATEN KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 9identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Video port type
    • KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI
    • 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App:DVI-I
  • Headphone outputs
    • KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1
    • 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App:5
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1
    • 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App:5
  • Rack mounting
    • KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
    • 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App:No
  • Housing material
    • KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
    • 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App:Steel
  • LED indicators
    • KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Power
    • 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App:Activity
  • Input voltage
    • KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:5.3 V
    • 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App:100 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • KA8288-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Black:6.53 W
    • 4 Port Dual Monitor Dual Link DVI KVM Switch 1440p - Dual Screen/View/Display Compact USB KVM Switch w/Integrated USB 3.0 Hub & Audio - Dell HP App:18 W

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66 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMIDVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A
USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputsDiffers15
Number of microphone inputsDiffers15
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for oneDE-9 (DB-9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1600 pixels
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3,8,15,30 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalSteel
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerActivity
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, TAA
Push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers5.3 V100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, JP, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs6.53 W18 W
Power sourceKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers155.4 mm100 mm
DepthDiffers174.2 mm253 mm
HeightDiffers28.8 mm66 mm
WeightDiffers1.29 kg1.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers98 mm160 mm
Package depthDiffers325 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm191.5 mm
Package weightDiffers1.49 kg300 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source554 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source213 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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