Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA

18specifications compared
14differ
4identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA has 4 more computers controlled than the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black (8 vs 4). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA has 188.8 mm more width than the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black (431.8 mm vs 243 mm). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA has 38.2 mm more depth than the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black (234.2 mm vs 196 mm). Only the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI on the Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black, VGA on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA.

Number of computers controlled
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:4
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:8
Video port type
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:HDMI
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:VGA
HD type
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:Full HD
Maximum resolution
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Rack mounting
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:No
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:Yes
Housing material
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:Aluminium
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:Metal
Width
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:243 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:431.8 mm
Depth
- MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black:196 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:234.2 mm

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Comparison of MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K, MPU2-108DAC-400
61 specifications	A Microconnect MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K KVM switch Black Model MC-HDMIKVM0401-USB3-4K View product	B Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA Model MPU2-108DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	VGA
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC-in ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Metal
Wired remote switchKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated cablesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display switch buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, CE, RoHS	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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	243 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	196 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	490 g	3.18 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	243 mm	330 mm
Package depthDiffers	196 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	60 mm	206 mm
Package weightDiffers	846 g	5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	No	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
Packaging contentKnown for one	1x Main unit, 1x Power unit and 1x user manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Taiwan

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