Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black 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

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 10identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Video port type
    • KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI
    • 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
    • KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black: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
    • KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black: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
    • KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black: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
    • KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black: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
    • KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black: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
    • KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black: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
    • KA8288 KVM switch Rack mounting Black: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 KA8288, SV431DD2DU3A
66 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Video port typeDiffersHDMIDVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Console USB 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
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-B
Headphone outputsDiffers15
Number of microphone inputsDiffers15
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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
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 1200 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffersMetalSteel
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffersDCAC
Input voltageDiffers5 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
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs6.53 W18 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers155.4 mm253 mm
DepthDiffers174.2 mm100 mm
HeightDiffers28.8 mm66 mm
WeightDiffers800 g1.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source191.5 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — 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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