Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included) vs Vertiv Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Keyboard port type
    • 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included):USB
    • Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Mouse port type
    • 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included):USB
    • Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Video port type
    • 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included):DisplayPort
    • Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black:HDMI/DisplayPort
  • Headphone outputs
    • 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included):6
    • Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black:5
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included):4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included):Metal, Plastic
    • Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black:Plastic, Steel
  • LED indicators
    • 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included):Activity, Link
    • Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black:Yes
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 4K DisplayPort 1.2 KVMP™ Switch with Audio (KVM cables included):0 - 50 °C
    • Avocent SC840D-201 KVM switch Black:0 - 40 °C

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66 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlled44
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffersDisplayPortHDMI/DisplayPort
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Console USB ports quantity22
Console portsUSB AUSB A
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputsDiffers65
Display connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one1,5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,70,80,90,99 sUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio channelsKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetal, PlasticPlastic, Steel
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, LinkYes
Display switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push buttonYesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers88 mm342 mm
DepthDiffers270 mm125 mm
HeightDiffers55.5 mm56 mm
WeightDiffers910 g1.85 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ManualDiffersYesNo
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cables includedKnown for oneAudio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Home, Windows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows XP HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneRedHat EL Linux 6.0, RedHat EL Linux 7.0, SuSE Linux 10, SuSE Linux 10.2, SuSE Linux 10.3, SuSE Linux 11, SuSE Linux 11.1, SuSE Linux 11.2, SuSE Linux 12.0, SuSE Linux 9.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS 9.0, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS XUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one5V DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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