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StarTech.com Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA vs Vertiv Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 5identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:1
    • Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:4
  • Keyboard port type
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:USB
    • Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Mouse port type
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:USB
    • Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Video port type
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:VGA
    • Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:HDMI
  • USB connector type
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:Mini-USB B
    • Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
  • HD type
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:Full HD
    • Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum resolution
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Rack mounting
    • Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing - TAA:No
    • Avocent SC945H KVM switch Black:Yes

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Comparison of NOTECONS02X, SC945H-201
71 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers14
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffersVGAHDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Display connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Console USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Console portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5mm headphone, HDMI, PS/2, USB A
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of users1 user(s)1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video bandwidthKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Rack mountingDiffersNoYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersPlasticPlastic, Steel
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, LinkYes
Display switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersRoHS, CE, FCCCE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 source1.2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUK
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Operational conditions1 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)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers88 mm342 mm
DepthDiffers115 mm125 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm56 mm
WeightDiffers244 g1.85 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software includedDiffersYesNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176200Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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