Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles

22specifications compared
16differ
6identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black:32
- 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles:8
Keyboard port type
- KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles:USB
Mouse port type
- KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black:USB, PS/2
- 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles:USB
Video port type
- KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI/DVI-I
- 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles:VGA
Audio connections
- KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles:No
Ethernet LAN
- KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles:No
Maximum resolution
- KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1600 x 1200 pixels
- 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles:1920 x 1440 pixels
Scan interval
- KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black:255 s
- 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles:3,8,15,30 s

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Comparison of KN2132V, CAB831HDU
68 specifications	A ATEN KN2132V KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model KN2132V View product	B StarTech.com 8-port KVM Module for Rack-Mount LCD Consoles Model CAB831HDU View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	32	8
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DVI-I	VGA
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA (D-Sub)
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
Audio connectionsDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	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
Console portKnown for one	RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	36	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1440 pixels
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1600 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1440 pixels
Scan intervalDiffers	255 s	3,8,15,30 s
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
CascadableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72000 h
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	110-240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 A
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
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	43.7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	413.5 mm	403 mm
DepthDiffers	433.6 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	6.04 kg	1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	530 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.12 kg
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CompatibilityKnown for one	PC, Mac, Sun	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	325 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	545 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)

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