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ATEN KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 8identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
    • 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:4
  • Keyboard port type
    • KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
    • 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
    • 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:USB
  • Video port type
    • KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
    • 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:DisplayPort
  • Ethernet LAN
    • KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
    • 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:No
  • HD type
    • KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Full HD
    • 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Scan interval
    • KN1108VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1,255 s
    • 4 Port DisplayPort KVM Switch - 4K:3,8,15,30 s

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Comparison of KN1108VA, SV431DPUA2
79 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers84
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Mouse port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Video port typeDiffersVGADisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, PS/2, USB A, USB B, VGA (D-Sub)3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneMini-USB B, USB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one802.1x RADIUS, FIPS 140-2, RSA, SSL/TLSUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K 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 intervalDiffers1,255 s3,8,15,30 s
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of usersDiffers64 user(s)1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack capacity1U1U
Rack mountingYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalSteel
LED indicatorsYesYes
Hot keysYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source138327 h
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Wired remote switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CascadableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input currentDiffers1 A0.6 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, JP, UK, US
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 / 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 40%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers438.4 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers287.8 mm220 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm45 mm
WeightDiffers3.52 kg1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source412 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown 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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source551 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source436 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source257 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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