Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic vs StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

23specifications compared
14differ
9identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 30 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (32 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (3 vs 1). The StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more microphone inputs than the ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (2 vs 1). Only the ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has rack mounting. Keyboard port type: USB, PS/2 on the ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic, USB on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

Number of computers controlled
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:32
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
Keyboard port type
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:USB
Mouse port type
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:USB
Video port type
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:DVI-D
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
Console USB ports quantity
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
Number of microphone inputs
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
Maximum resolution
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
Rack mounting
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:Yes
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No

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Comparison of KN2132VB-AX-G, CK4-D102C
63 specifications	A ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic Model KN2132VB-AX-G View product	B StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D102C View product
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	32	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-D	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Console portsDiffers	DVI-D, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	2
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	No	No
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
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	43.23 W	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 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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	433.6 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	412.1 mm	224 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	67 mm
WeightKnown for one	5.69 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	241 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
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	1 pc(s)
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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