Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KH2508A KVM switch Black vs StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 4identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Keyboard port type
    • KH2508A KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
    • 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • KH2508A KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
    • 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA:USB
  • Maximum resolution
    • KH2508A KVM switch Black:1600 x 1200 pixels
    • 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA:1920 x 1440 pixels
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • KH2508A KVM switch Black:8.6 W
    • 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA:12 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • KH2508A KVM switch Black:0 - 50 °C
    • 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA:5 - 40 °C
  • Weight
    • KH2508A KVM switch Black:2.81 kg
    • 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch Kit with OSD and Cables - TAA:2.2 kg

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Comparison of KH2508A, SV831DUSBUK
56 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Mouse port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Video port typeVGAVGA
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1440 pixels
Maximum resolutionDiffers1600 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1440 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSteel
CascadableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs8.6 W12 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
WeightDiffers2.81 kg2.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source594 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source265 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKVM
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one163.6 x 437.2 x 44 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantityKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source614 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source413 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)

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