Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

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

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 4 more computers controlled than the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 7 more microphone inputs than the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (8 vs 1). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 31 mm more width than the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (221 mm vs 190 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
Video port type
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:HDMI/DisplayPort
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
HD type
- 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4K Ultra HD
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No

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Comparison of KE8980MR, CK4-D208C
66 specifications	A ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver Model KE8980MR View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D208C View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	DVI-I
Console portsDiffers	DisplayPort, HDMI	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	8
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	WQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Reset	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	Yes	No
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display1 differ
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	No
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 85 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	190 mm	221 mm
DepthDiffers	200 mm	432 mm
HeightDiffers	41.8 mm	69 mm
WeightDiffers	1.34 kg	3.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package volumeKnown for one	11723.174 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2.31 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	546 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	127 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84718000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	5.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	365 mm	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	396 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	294 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	7.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one	42503.587 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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