Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K

26specifications compared
17differ
9identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 14 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (16 vs 2). The ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 380 mm more width than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (480 mm vs 100 mm). The ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 541.2 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (701.2 mm vs 160 mm). Only the ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has rack mounting. Only the ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has built-in display.

Number of computers controlled
- KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:16
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Keyboard port type
- KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:USB
Video port type
- KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DisplayPort
HD type
- KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Scan interval
- KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:255 s
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3,8,15,30 s
Rack mounting
- KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:No

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Comparison of KL1516AMES, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
66 specifications	A ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model KL1516AMES View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	16	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console portsDiffers	PS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers	255 s	3,8,15,30 s
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Spanish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	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
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	DC
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, UK
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	480 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	701.2 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	15.4 kg	640 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	238 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	184 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pc(s)

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