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ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver vs StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 9identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 4 more computers controlled than the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 7 more microphone inputs than the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (8 vs 1). The ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). Only the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver has on Screen Display (OSD). Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver, HDMI on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Video port type
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:HDMI/DisplayPort
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:HDMI
  • Console ports
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:DisplayPort, HDMI
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:1
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Metal
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
  • LED indicators
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Power, Reset
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
  • On Screen Display (OSD)
    • 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver:Yes
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:No

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74 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers48
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortHDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console portsDiffersDisplayPort, HDMI3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Number of microphone inputsDiffers18
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 connectionsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Design2 differ
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialDiffersMetalZinc
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, ResetYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73905 h
Display1 differ
On Screen Display (OSD)DiffersYesNo
Power2 differ
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Output voltageDiffers19 V12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers190 mm164 mm
DepthDiffers200 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers41.8 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers1.34 kg1.5 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
Package weightDiffers2.31 kg2.3 kg
Package volumeKnown for one11723.174 cm³Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mount kitKnown 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 data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers365 mm585 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers396 mm545 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers294 mm270 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
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 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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source

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