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StarTech.com Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA vs Vertiv Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 9identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Video port type
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:VGA
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:DVI-D
  • USB connector type
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:Mini-USB B
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:USB Type-A
  • Number of users
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:1 user(s)
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:16 user(s)
  • Rack mounting
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:No
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Yes
  • Product colour
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:Black
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Blue
  • Housing material
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:Plastic
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Metal
  • LED indicators
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:Activity, Link
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Yes
  • Certification
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:RoHS, CE, FCC
    • Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:CE, FCC, UL

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68 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlled11
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeDiffersVGADVI-D
Display connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-A
Serial port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDE-9 (DB-9)
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Video bandwidth60 Hz60 Hz
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersDiffers1 user(s)16 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Daisy chainKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design5 differ
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Rack mountingDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Housing materialDiffersPlasticMetal
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, LinkYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersRoHS, CE, FCCCE, FCC, UL
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBAC
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers88 mm198 mm
DepthDiffers115 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers244 g1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Software includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517620085176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one538 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one321 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one526 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one30 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 EntUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one169 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one500 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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