Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:PS/2
- Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black:USB
Video port type
- KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
- Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black:4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black:1
Maximum resolution
- KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1600 x 1200 pixels
- Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
Rack mounting
- KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black:No
LED indicators
- KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Power, Status
- Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black:Yes
Power consumption (typical)
- KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black:6 W
- Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black:20 W

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Comparison of KH1508A, 1070
38 specifications	A ATEN KH1508A KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model KH1508A View product	B Vertiv Avocent 1070 KVM switch Black Model 1070 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-I
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	8	1
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128-bit AES, SSL/TLS
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1600 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, Status	Yes
CertificationDiffers	Windows 7 CN ZL 98252015.8, DE 29903667.7, TW 194030, US 6160543, CN ZL 02122202.9, TW 183765, US 7386584, US 7640289, CN ZL 200410031689.0, TW I237762, DE 102004019107, US 7613854, CN ZL 200410042771.3, TW I269992, GB 2412456, FR 0500514, US 7584309, JP 4456936	cUL, UL, CE, FCC15 Class A
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
External power adapterKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	6 W	20 W
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	160 mm	154 mm
DepthDiffers	433 mm	208 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	28 mm
WeightDiffers	2.74 kg	950 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source

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