Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue

28specifications compared
13differ
15identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:USB
Mouse port type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:USB
Video port type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:VGA
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:DVI-D
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:8
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:1
HD type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:WUXGA
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:2K Ultra HD
Product colour
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:Black
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Blue
Input current
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:1 A
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:0.8 A
Operating temperature (T-T)
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:0 - 50 °C
- Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of KH2508A-AX-E, HMX6200R-201
56 specifications	A ATEN KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black Model KH2508A-AX-E View product	B Vertiv Avocent HMX6200R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue Model HMX6200R-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI-D
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB connector type	USB Type-A	USB Type-A
Serial port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DE-9 (DB-9)
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	8	1
Performance1 differ
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	2K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Video bandwidth	60 Hz	60 Hz
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Housing material	Metal	Metal
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, Fcc, UL
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers	1 A	0.8 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	198 mm
DepthDiffers	155.8 mm	150 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	3.16 kg	1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Audio (3.5mm), Serial
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes

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