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StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA vs StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

42specifications compared
12differ
30identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 4 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more console DVI-I ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (2 vs 1). HD type: WQXGA on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA, QXGA on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA. Products per master (outer) case: 1 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA, 8 pc(s) on the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
Console DVI-I ports quantity
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:1
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
HD type
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:QXGA
Depth
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:224 mm
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:320 mm
Height
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:67 mm
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:69 mm
Package width
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:318 mm
- Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:419 mm

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Comparison of CK4-D102C, CK4-D204C
48 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D102C View product	B StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D204C View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DVI-I	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	4	8
Console USB ports quantity	3	3
Console ports	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	2	4
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Performance1 differ
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA	QXGA
Maximum resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Daisy chain	No	No
Maximum refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Designidentical
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Maximum cable length	6 m	6 m
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	No	No
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
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)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width	170 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	224 mm	320 mm
HeightDiffers	67 mm	69 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	318 mm	419 mm
Package depthDiffers	241 mm	292 mm
Package heightDiffers	102 mm	114 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP control	No	No
Logistics data1 differ
Master (outer) case width	610 mm	610 mm
Master (outer) case length	457 mm	457 mm
Master (outer) case height	457 mm	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	1 pc(s)	8 pc(s)

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