Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black

24specifications compared
14differ
10identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:8
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:2
Keyboard port type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:USB
Console USB ports quantity
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:4
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:2
USB connector type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB Type-A
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Ethernet LAN
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:Yes
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:Metal
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:Metal, Plastic
Input voltage
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:100 - 240 V
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:100 - 240, 12 V

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Comparison of KH2508A-AX-E, SVKM120-201
54 specifications	A ATEN KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black Model KH2508A-AX-E View product	B Vertiv Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black Model SVKM120-201 View product
Ports & interfaces5 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 quantityDiffers	4	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 typeDiffers	USB Type-A	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
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	4	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
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Metal, Plastic
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RCM, EU, FCC Class B, VCCI, c-UL
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100 - 240, 12 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	35 W
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	437.2 mm	177 mm
DepthDiffers	155.8 mm	61 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	28 mm
WeightDiffers	3.16 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
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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