Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black

25specifications compared
14differ
11identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:8
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:4
Keyboard port type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:USB
Console USB ports quantity
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:4
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:2
USB connector type
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:USB Type-A
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Ethernet LAN
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:Yes
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:Metal
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:Metal, Plastic
Operating temperature (T-T)
- KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black:0 - 50 °C
- Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of KH2508A-AX-E, SVKM140-201
55 specifications	A ATEN KH2508A-AX-E KVM switch Black Model KH2508A-AX-E View product	B Vertiv Avocent SVKM140 KVM switch Black Model SVKM140-201 View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	4
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	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Console portsDiffers	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, USB A
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	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
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	5
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Console portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Video port typeKnown for one	VGA	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
Poweridentical
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
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	342 mm
DepthDiffers	155.8 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	28 mm
WeightDiffers	3.16 kg	1.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
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
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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