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ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver vs StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 9identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more microphone inputs than the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (2 vs 1). The ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has 20 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (190 mm vs 170 mm). Only the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has hot keys. Only the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has on Screen Display (OSD).

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4
    • Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
  • Video port type
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:HDMI/DisplayPort
    • Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:1
    • Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
  • HD type
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4K Ultra HD
    • Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • LED indicators
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Power, Reset
    • Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Yes
  • Hot keys
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Yes
    • Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
  • On Screen Display (OSD)
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Yes
    • Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No

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66 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers42
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortDVI-I
Console portsDiffersDisplayPort, HDMI3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Number of microphone inputsDiffers12
DC-in jackYesYes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDWQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialMetalMetal
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, ResetYes
Hot keysDiffersYesNo
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 m
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)DiffersYesNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceDCDC
Output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one33 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 85 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers190 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers200 mm224 mm
HeightDiffers41.8 mm67 mm
WeightKnown for one1.34 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package volumeKnown for one11723.174 cm³Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers2.31 kg1.3 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source318 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102 mm
Packaging contentidentical
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
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84718000Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one5.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers365 mm610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers396 mm457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers294 mm457 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one7.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one42503.587 cm³Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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