Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA

17specifications compared
12differ
5identical
39known 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 8 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (16 vs 8). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 211.1 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K (431.8 mm vs 220.7 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K has 197.6 mm more depth than the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA (431.8 mm vs 234.2 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: DisplayPort on the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:8
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:16
Video port type
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:DisplayPort
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:VGA
HD type
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, 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 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:No
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Yes
Width
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:431.8 mm
Depth
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:431.8 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:234.2 mm
Height
- Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K:220.7 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:43.2 mm

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Comparison of CK4-P208, MPU2-2016DAC-400
56 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 8-Port Dual-Monitor KVM Switch, DisplayPort, 4K Model CK4-P208 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	8	16
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	VGA
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	16	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	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	2	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	8	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	30 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	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
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
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	220.7 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	431.8 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	220.7 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	3.18 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	330 mm
Package depthDiffers	330 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	1194 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	1194 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
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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

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