Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

39specifications compared
23differ
16identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 8 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (16 vs 8). The StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 24 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (32 vs 8). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (4 vs 3). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has hot keys.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:16
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Video port type
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DisplayPort
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:32
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:16
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
HD type
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
Rack mounting
- Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes

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Comparison of CK4-D116C, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
62 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 16-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D116C View product	B StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	16	8
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	32	8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	16	8
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI-I 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
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	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Zinc
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73003 h
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
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, US
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), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	431 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	69 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	1.5 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	127 mm	70 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	390 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	316 mm

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