Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 12identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 8 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (16 vs 8). The ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 316 mm more width than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (480 mm vs 164 mm). The ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 401.2 mm more depth than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (701.2 mm vs 300 mm). Only the ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has built-in display. Only the ATEN KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black has on Screen Display (OSD).

  • Number of computers controlled
    • KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:16
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
  • Keyboard port type
    • KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:USB
  • Video port type
    • KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
  • HD type
    • KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:WUXGA
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
  • Built-in display
    • KL1516AMES KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
    • 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:No

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Comparison of KL1516AMES, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
67 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers168
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Mouse port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Video port typeDiffersVGADisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console portsDiffersPS/2, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffersWUXGA4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers255 s10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack capacity1U1U
Rack mountingYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalZinc
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73003 h
Keyboard languageKnown for oneSpanishUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
On Screen Display (OSD)DiffersYesNo
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one43.2 cm (17")Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersACDC
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input current1 A1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers480 mm164 mm
DepthDiffers701.2 mm300 mm
Height44 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers15.4 kg1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source390 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)

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