Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic vs StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K

28specifications compared
20differ
8identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 22 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (24 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 1 more microphone inputs than the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (2 vs 1). Only the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has rack mounting. Only the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has hot keys.

Number of computers controlled
- KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:24
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Keyboard port type
- KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:USB
Video port type
- KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:HDMI/VGA
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:2
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Maximum resolution
- KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Scan interval
- KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:255 s
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3,8,15,30 s

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Comparison of KN2124VB-AX-G, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
71 specifications	A ATEN KN2124VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic Model KN2124VB-AX-G View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	24	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/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 quantityDiffers	2	4
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, 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 connections	Yes	Yes
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	2
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB, USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Number of usersKnown for one	3 user(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design5 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Metallic	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	100 - 240 V
Input current	1 A	1 A
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)Differs	33 W	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
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	433.6 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	412.1 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	5.2 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
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)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84718000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	FIPS 140-2	Unknown — not stated by the source

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