Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA

21specifications compared
13differ
8identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 8 more computers controlled than the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA (24 vs 16). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 7 W more power consumption (typical) than the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (40 W vs 33 W). The ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 1.8 mm more width than the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA (433.6 mm vs 431.8 mm). Keyboard port type: USB, PS/2 on the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic, USB on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA. Mouse port type: USB, PS/2 on the ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic, USB on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA.

Number of computers controlled
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:24
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:16
Keyboard port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:USB
Mouse port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:USB
Video port type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:HDMI/VGA
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:VGA
USB connector type
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:Mini-USB, USB Type-A
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:USB Type-A
Maximum resolution
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Product colour
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:Metallic
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Black
Input voltage
- KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:100-240 V
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of KN2124VB-AX-U, MPU2-2016DAC-400
53 specifications	A ATEN KN2124VB-AX-U KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic Model KN2124VB-AX-U View product	B Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA Model MPU2-2016DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	24	16
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/VGA	VGA
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	HDMI, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB, USB Type-A	USB Type-A
Serial port typeKnown for one	RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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	1920 x 1080 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	Full HD
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Metallic	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Link, Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 m
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	100 - 240 V
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)Differs	33 W	40 W
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	433.6 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	412.1 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	5.2 kg	3.18 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84718000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	530 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	206 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 kg

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