Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black

23specifications compared
14differ
9identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:128
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:2
Keyboard port type
- KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:USB
Ethernet LAN
- KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:No
Rack mounting
- KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:No
Built-in display
- KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:No
Input voltage
- KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:100 - 240 V
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:100 - 240, 12 V
Power consumption (typical)
- KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black:22.2 W
- Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black:35 W

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Comparison of KL1508AIM-AX-EE, SVKM120-201
66 specifications	A ATEN KL1508AIM-AX-EE KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model KL1508AIM-AX-EE View product	B Vertiv Avocent SVKM120 KVM switch Black Model SVKM120-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	128	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
Console portsKnown for one	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B 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	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 1024 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
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one	1 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one	255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal, Plastic
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RCM, EU, FCC Class B, VCCI, c-UL
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one	43.2 cm (17")	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 voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100 - 240, 12 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22.2 W	35 W
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	480 mm	177 mm
DepthDiffers	701.2 mm	61 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	28 mm
WeightDiffers	15.2 kg	400 g
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, KVM	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualDiffers	Yes	No
Rack mount kitDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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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