Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey vs Vertiv Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 13identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:32
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:8
  • DVI-I ports quantity
    • KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:1
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:8
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:3
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:2
  • USB connector type
    • KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:USB Type-A
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
  • Ethernet LAN
    • KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:Yes
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:No
  • HD type
    • KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:Full HD
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:WQXGA
  • Maximum resolution
    • KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Firmware upgradeable
    • KN4140VA KVM switch Rack mounting Black, Grey:Yes
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:No

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Comparison of KN4140VA, SC885-201
69 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers328
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers18
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityDiffers32
Console portsKnown for oneDVI-I, RJ–45, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one3DES, 128-bit RC4, 256-bit AES, DES, FIPS 140-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
HD typeDiffersFull HDWQXGA
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one1000 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one1,255 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableDiffersYesNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Design2 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalPlastic, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CascadableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers50 / 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers1 A1.2 A
External power adapterKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers433.6 mm439.4 mm
DepthDiffers412.1 mm185.4 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm43.2 mm
WeightDiffers5.54 kg2.45 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualDiffersYesNo
Rack mount kitDiffersYesNo
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200

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