Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black

23specifications compared
12differ
11identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black:8
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:2
Keyboard port type
- KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:USB
Ethernet LAN
- KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black:Yes
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black:Metal
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:Metal, Plastic
Input voltage
- KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black:100 - 240 V
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:100 - 240, 12 V
Power consumption (typical)
- KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black:8.7 W
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:35 W
Width
- KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black:437.2 mm
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:177 mm

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Comparison of KH1508AI-AX-E, SVKM120-201
54 specifications	A ATEN KH1508AI-AX-E KVM switch Black Model KH1508AI-AX-E View product	B Vertiv Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black Model SVKM120-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video port typeKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
HD typeKnown for one	WUXGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Metal, Plastic
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RCM, EU, FCC Class B, VCCI, c-UL
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100 - 240, 12 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Differs	8.7 W	35 W
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	177 mm
DepthDiffers	163.6 mm	61 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	28 mm
WeightDiffers	3.18 kg	400 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ManualDiffers	Yes	No
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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