Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

40specifications compared
20differ
20identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 4 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort 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, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (4 vs 3). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 4 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K (8 vs 4). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has hot keys.

Number of computers controlled
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Console USB ports quantity
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:3
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4
Number of microphone inputs
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:4
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Rack mounting
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Housing material
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:Metal
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
Hot keys
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:0 - 80%
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0 - 90%
Width
- Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K:169.9 mm
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:164 mm

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Comparison of CK4-PM204C, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
60 specifications	A StarTech.com Secure 4-Port Quad-Monitor KVM Switch, 2x DisplayPort In to 4x HDMI Out, 4K Model CK4-PM204C View product	B StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	4	8
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
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
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	30 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Zinc
Hot keysDiffers	No	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73003 h
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	169.9 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	323.8 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	68.6 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.5 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	419 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	114 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
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	610 mm	466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	457 mm	390 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	457 mm	316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	8 pc(s)	5 pc(s)

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