Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

25specifications compared
15differ
10identical
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 Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (24 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 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 Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 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 Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K.

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

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Comparison of KN2124VB-AX-U, CK4-P404C
64 specifications	A ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic Model KN2124VB-AX-U View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P404C 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	DisplayPort
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
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
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	4
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
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
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4K Ultra HD
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Metallic	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	No	No
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
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
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
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	170 mm
DepthDiffers	412.1 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	125 mm
WeightDiffers	5.2 kg	1.9 kg
Logistics dataidentical
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
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	5 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	406 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	267 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	178 mm
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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