Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 15identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 2 more console USB ports quantity than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 3 V more output voltage than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (12 V vs 9 V). The StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 1 A more output current than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (3 A vs 2 A). Only the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has built-in display. Console ports: HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone on the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black, 3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

  • Console USB ports quantity
    • 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
  • Console ports
    • 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
  • Housing material
    • 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
  • Built-in display
    • 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:No
  • Output voltage
    • 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:9 V
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:12 V
  • Output current
    • 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2 A
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3 A
  • Width
    • 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:300 mm
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:164 mm
  • Depth
    • 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:164 mm
    • 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:300 mm

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Comparison of 39538, R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH
66 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlled88
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeHDMIHDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers24
Console portsDiffersHDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for oneDE-9 (DB-9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack capacity1U1U
Rack mountingYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalZinc
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73905 h
CascadableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Output voltageDiffers9 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2 A3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), UKCA, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), REACH, RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm164 mm
DepthDiffers164 mm300 mm
Height44 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers1.79 kg1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers566 mm435 mm
Package depthDiffers104 mm288 mm
Package heightDiffers245 mm70 mm
Package weightDiffers2.06 kg2.3 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack mount kitYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source585 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source545 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)

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