Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

28specifications compared
10differ
18identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:24
Video port type
- KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI/DVI-I
LED indicators
- KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Power
Built-in display
- KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
Input current
- KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1 A
- Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1.5 A
Power consumption (typical)
- KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black:28 W
- Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:60 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 80%
- Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:10 - 90%
Width
- KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black:701.2 mm
- Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:432 mm

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Comparison of KL1508AI, HMXAMGR24-201
63 specifications	A ATEN KL1508AI KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model KL1508AI View product	B Vertiv Avocent HMXAMGR24-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model HMXAMGR24-201 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	24
Keyboard port type	USB, PS/2	USB, PS/2
Mouse port type	USB, PS/2	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	HDMI/DVI-I
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector type	USB Type-A	USB Type-A
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Performanceidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	1,255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Rack capacity	1U	1U
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Power
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 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	1.5 A
Power consumption (typical)Differs	28 W	60 W
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processor speedKnown for one	2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	701.2 mm	432 mm
DepthDiffers	480 mm	230 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	15.2 kg	2.75 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kit	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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