Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

30specifications compared
21differ
9identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 22 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (24 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (4 vs 2). The ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 2 more USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4 vs 2). Only the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has rack mounting. Only the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has hot keys.

Number of computers controlled
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:24
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Keyboard port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:USB
Video port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:HDMI/VGA
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantity
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Maximum resolution
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Scan interval
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:255 s
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:10,20,30,40,50,60 s

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Comparison of KN2124VB-AX-U, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
74 specifications	A ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic Model KN2124VB-AX-U View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-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	4
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 2.0 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, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputs	1	1
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 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
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	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers	255 s	10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	87298 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 voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
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, US
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 conditions1 differ
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)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	433.6 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	412.1 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	5.2 kg	626 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	78 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown 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	539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	419 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 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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