Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

24specifications compared
15differ
9identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the ATEN 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch (4 vs 2). The ATEN 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch has 307.1 mm more width than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (412.1 mm vs 105 mm). Only the ATEN 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch has rack mounting. Keyboard port type: USB, PS/2 on the ATEN 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch, USB on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:4
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
Keyboard port type
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:USB, PS/2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:USB
Console USB ports quantity
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:2
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
HD type
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:WUXGA
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:1920 x 1200 pixels
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:Yes
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:No
Housing material
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:Metal
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel

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Comparison of RCM432VA-AX-G, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
72 specifications	A ATEN 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch Model RCM432VA-AX-G View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, VGA (D-Sub), USB A	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Console HDMI 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 connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC-in ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Aluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87298 h
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
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	DC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input current	1 A	1 A
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	AU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
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)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	412.1 mm	105 mm
DepthDiffers	433.6 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	26 mm
WeightDiffers	5.22 kg	626 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	78 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	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	539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	419 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85235190	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Taiwan	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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