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 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

25specifications compared
13differ
12identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 4 more computers controlled than the ATEN 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 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 248.1 mm more width than the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (412.1 mm vs 164 mm). 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 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K. Mouse 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 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:4
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Keyboard port type
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:USB, PS/2
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:USB
Mouse port type
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:USB, PS/2
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:USB
Console USB ports quantity
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:2
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
Console ports
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:HDMI, VGA (D-Sub), USB A
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
HD type
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:WUXGA
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 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
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- 1-Local/4-Remote Shared Access 32-Port Multi-Interface Cat 5 KVM over IP Switch:Metal
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc

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Comparison of RCM432VA-AX-G, R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH
67 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 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
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	HDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, VGA (D-Sub), USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
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	10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 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
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Zinc
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	73905 h
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	DC
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), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	412.1 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	433.6 mm	300 mm
WeightDiffers	5.22 kg	1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	435 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	288 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown 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	585 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	270 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 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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