Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA

18specifications compared
13differ
5identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 14 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (16 vs 2). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 261.8 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (431.8 mm vs 170 mm). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 11.2 mm more depth than the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K (234.2 mm vs 223 mm). Only the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has rack mounting. Video port type: HDMI/DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K, VGA on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:2
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:16
Video port type
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:HDMI/DisplayPort
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:VGA
HD type
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:4K Ultra HD
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Full HD
Maximum resolution
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Rack mounting
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:No
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Yes
Power source
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:DC
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:AC
Width
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:170 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:431.8 mm
Depth
- Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K:223 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:234.2 mm

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Comparison of CK4-HP102C, MPU2-2016DAC-400
58 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, HDMI or DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-HP102C View product	B Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA Model MPU2-2016DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	16
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI/DisplayPort	VGA
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	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
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
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
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
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	No	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
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	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
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	223 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	66 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	3.18 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	318 mm	330 mm
Package depthDiffers	241 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	102 mm	206 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 kg
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	610 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	457 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	457 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	13 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Taiwan

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