Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Linksys F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black:4
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:1
  • Keyboard port type
    • F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:USB
  • Maximum resolution
    • F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Product colour
    • F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black:Black
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Blue
  • Width
    • F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black:318 mm
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:198 mm
  • Depth
    • F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black:43 mm
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:150 mm
  • Height
    • F1DN104Bea KVM switch Black:163 mm
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:44 mm

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Comparison of F1DN104Bea, HMX5100R-202
54 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers41
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Mouse port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Video port typeDVI-DDVI-D
Display connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Serial port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDE-9 (DB-9)
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, UL
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source0.8 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers318 mm198 mm
DepthDiffers43 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers163 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers1.7 kg1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517620085176200
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 UltimatUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.3 PantherUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003Unknown — not stated by the source

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