Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA

17specifications compared
15differ
2identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 375.3 mm more width than the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch (431.8 mm vs 56.5 mm). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 89.2 mm more depth than the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch (234.2 mm vs 145 mm). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 28 mm more height than the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch (43.2 mm vs 15.2 mm). Only the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has rack mounting. Keyboard port type: No on the ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch, USB on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA.

Keyboard port type
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:USB
Mouse port type
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:USB
Video port type
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:HDMI
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:VGA
USB connector type
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:USB Type-C
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:USB Type-A
HD type
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:4K Ultra HD
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Full HD
Maximum resolution
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Rack mounting
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:No
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Yes
Housing material
- 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch:Polycarbonate (PC)
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Metal

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Comparison of VS4841-AT, MPU2-2032DAC-400
45 specifications	A ATEN 4-Port True 4K HDMI Switch Model VS4841-AT View product	B Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA Model MPU2-2032DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Keyboard port typeDiffers	No	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	No	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	VGA
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Full HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	18 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	3 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Polycarbonate (PC)	Metal
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 m
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	USB	AC
Input voltageDiffers	5 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	56.5 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	145 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	70 g	3.18 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	USB Type-A to USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85365080	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	20 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffers	China	Taiwan
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	530 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	206 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 kg

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