Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support vs Vertiv Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support:16
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:8
  • Keyboard port type
    • 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support:USB
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Mouse port type
    • 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support:USB
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Video port type
    • 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support:DVI-D/VGA
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
  • USB connector type
    • 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support:Mini-USB, USB Type-A
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
  • Ethernet LAN
    • 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support:Yes
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:No
  • HD type
    • 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support:WUXGA
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:WQXGA
  • Maximum resolution
    • 16-Port 3-Bus CAT5e/6 KVM Over IP Switch, with Audio & Virtual Media Support:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels

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67 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers168
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffersDVI-D/VGADVI-I
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity22
Console portsKnown for oneDVI-D, RJ–45, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB, USB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Serial port typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsYesYes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one21Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffersWUXGAWQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one1,255 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalPlastic, Steel
LED indicatorsDiffersNetwork, Power, StatusYes
Push buttonYesYes
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers100-240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers1 A1.2 A
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers412.1 mm439.4 mm
DepthDiffers433.6 mm185.4 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm55.9 mm
WeightDiffers5.86 kg3.08 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one506 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one575 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one7.53 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualDiffersYesNo
Rubber feetYesYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517620085176200
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one5.86 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one506 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one575 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one7.53 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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