Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

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

34specifications compared
19differ
15identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

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

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
HDMI ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:4
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
Rack mounting
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Housing material
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:Metal
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
Hot keys
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:0 - 80%
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0 - 90%
Width
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:170 mm
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:164 mm

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Comparison of CK4-HPD404C, R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH
61 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-HPD404C View product	B StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	4	8
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	8	8
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Daisy chain	No	No
Audio channels	2.0	2.0
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Zinc
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73905 h
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
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 temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	69 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.5 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	406 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	267 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	178 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
IP control	No	No
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	585 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	545 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	270 mm
Products per master (outer) case	5 pc(s)	5 pc(s)

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