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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 vs StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K

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  • 17identical
  • 26known for one product only

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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 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (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 6 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 1 more console USB ports quantity than 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 (4 vs 3). Only the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has hot keys. Video port type: DVI-I 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, DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K.

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 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
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
  • Video port type
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:DisplayPort
  • USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
    • 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
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
  • Console USB ports quantity
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
  • Number of microphone inputs
    • 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
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
  • HD type
    • 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
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Housing material
    • Secure 4-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM for Keyboard / Mouse, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Metal
    • 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel

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Comparison of CK4-D204C, P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH
65 specifications
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers42
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersDVI-IDisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers82
Console USB ports quantityDiffers34
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Number of microphone inputsDiffers41
DC-in jackYesYes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffersQXGA4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,20,30,40,50,60 s
Daisy chainNoNo
Audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalAluminium, Steel
Wired remote switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Push buttonYesYes
Hot keysDiffersNoYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87298 h
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
On Screen Display (OSD)NoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceDCDC
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType M
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersTrade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers320 mm221 mm
HeightDiffers69 mm26 mm
WeightDiffers1.9 kg626 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers419 mm250 mm
Package depth292 mm292 mm
Package heightDiffers114 mm78 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
IP controlNoNo
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers610 mm539 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers457 mm419 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers457 mm333 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers8 pc(s)10 pc(s)

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