Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K

26specifications compared
14differ
12identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 20 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (24 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (3 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K has 3 more microphone inputs than the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (4 vs 1). Only the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has rack mounting. Keyboard port type: USB, PS/2 on the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:24
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
Keyboard port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:USB
Video port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:HDMI/VGA
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:2
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:3
Number of microphone inputs
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4
Maximum resolution
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:Yes
- Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:No

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Comparison of KN2124VB-AX-U, CK4-HP104C
65 specifications	A ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic Model KN2124VB-AX-U View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP104C View product
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	24	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/VGA	HDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	4
VGA (D-Sub) 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
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one	3 user(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Metallic	Black
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Yes
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	433.6 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	412.1 mm	320 mm
WeightDiffers	5.2 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	419 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	114 mm
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	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 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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