Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic vs StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K

26specifications compared
18differ
8identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 28 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (32 vs 4). The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 3 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic (4 vs 1). The ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has 7.23 W more power consumption (typical) than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (43.23 W vs 36 W). Only the ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic has rack mounting. Only the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has hot keys.

Number of computers controlled
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:32
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Keyboard port type
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:USB, PS/2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:USB
Video port type
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:DVI-D
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console ports
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:DVI-D, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Maximum resolution
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic:Yes
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:No

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Comparison of KN2132VB-AX-G, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
71 specifications	A ATEN KN2132VB-AX-G KVM switch Rack mounting Metallic Model KN2132VB-AX-G View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K Model P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	32	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-D	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 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	1	4
Console portsDiffers	DVI-D, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Design5 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Metallic	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel, Aluminium
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
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
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	EU, UK, US, AU
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Differs	43.23 W	36 W
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	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	433.6 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	412.1 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	5.69 kg	1.05 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown 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	495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	385 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 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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