Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

22specifications compared
14differ
8identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 4 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (3 vs 2). The Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 130 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (300 mm vs 170 mm). Only the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has rack mounting. Only the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has built-in display.

Number of computers controlled
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
Console USB ports quantity
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
Rack mounting
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
Built-in display
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 90%
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:0 - 80%
Width
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:300 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:170 mm
Depth
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:164 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:320 mm
Height
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:44 mm
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:69 mm

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Comparison of 39538, CK4-HPD404C
58 specifications	A Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model 39538 View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-HPD404C View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A
Console HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Serial port typeKnown for one	DE-9 (DB-9)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one	4K Ultra HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	3840 x 2160 pixels	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
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
CascadableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
DisplayKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
Output voltageKnown for one	9 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), UKCA, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), REACH, RoHS	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
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 - 90%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	300 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	164 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	69 mm
WeightDiffers	1.79 kg	1.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	566 mm	406 mm
Package depthDiffers	104 mm	267 mm
Package heightDiffers	245 mm	178 mm
Package weightKnown for one	2.06 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)

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