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 Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA

15specifications compared
10differ
5identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 28 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 (32 vs 4). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 261.8 mm more width 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 (431.8 mm vs 170 mm). 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 has 85.8 mm more depth than the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA (320 mm vs 234.2 mm). Only the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has rack mounting. Power source: DC on 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, AC on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA.

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
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:32
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
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Yes
Power source
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DC
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:AC
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
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:431.8 mm
Depth
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:320 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:234.2 mm
Height
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:69 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:43.2 mm
Weight
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:1.9 kg
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:3.18 kg
Package width
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:406 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:330 mm

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Comparison of CK4-HPD404C, MPU2-4032DAC-400
53 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 Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 32-port, 4 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA Model MPU2-4032DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	32
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	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, DVI-I, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB A	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
Video port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
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
Performanceidentical
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio channelsKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
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	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	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	320 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	69 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	3.18 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	406 mm	330 mm
Package depthDiffers	267 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	178 mm	206 mm
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	5 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Taiwan

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