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StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA vs StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K

37specifications compared
22differ
15identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 6 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 6 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). Only the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K has hot keys. Video port type: DVI-I on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
Video port type
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DisplayPort
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:8
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
HD type
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Housing material
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Metal
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Steel
Maximum cable length
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:6 m
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3 m

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Comparison of CK4-D108C, P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH
62 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D108C View product	B StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	8	2
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3,8,15,30 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio channelsKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Steel
Maximum cable lengthDiffers	6 m	3 m
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130000 h
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AU, EU, UK
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	100 mm
DepthDiffers	432 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	640 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	238 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	184 mm
Package heightDiffers	127 mm	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	397 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	257 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	300 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	5 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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