Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Linksys F1DN104C KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue

14specifications compared
8differ
6identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- F1DN104C KVM switch Black:4
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:1
Video port type
- F1DN104C KVM switch Black:DVI-I
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:DVI-D
Maximum resolution
- F1DN104C KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:1920 x 1200 pixels
Product colour
- F1DN104C KVM switch Black:Black
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Blue
Housing material
- F1DN104C KVM switch Black:Aluminium
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Metal
Input voltage
- F1DN104C KVM switch Black:12 V
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:100 - 240 V
AC input frequency
- F1DN104C KVM switch Black:60 Hz
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:50 - 60 Hz
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- F1DN104C KVM switch Black:-20 - 80%
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:10 - 90%

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Comparison of F1DN104C, HMX5100R-202
52 specifications	A Linksys F1DN104C KVM switch Black Model F1DN104C View product	B Vertiv Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue Model HMX5100R-202 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	1
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	DVI-D
Display connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
Serial port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DE-9 (DB-9)
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Video bandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design2 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Metal
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, UL
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Input voltageDiffers	12 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EU
External power adapter	Yes	Yes
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	-20 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	198 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	44 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176200

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