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StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K vs StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K

47specifications compared
22differ
25identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 6 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 6 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 6 more microphone inputs than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Scan interval: 3,8,15,30 s on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K, 10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s on the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
DisplayPorts quantity
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Number of microphone inputs
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Data transfer rate (max)
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:5 Gbit/s
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:0.48 Gbit/s
Rack mounting
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Housing material
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Steel
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:130000 h
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:73003 h
Compatible power plug types
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:AU, EU, UK
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:AU, EU, UK, US

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Comparison of P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
64 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product	B StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	2	8
DisplayPort version	1.2	1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Console USB ports quantity	4	4
Console ports	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	2	8
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Differs	5 Gbit/s	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers	3,8,15,30 s	10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Design3 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Steel	Zinc
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	130000 h	73003 h
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	3 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input current	1 A	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output current	3 A	3 A
Compatible power plug typesDiffers	AU, EU, UK	AU, EU, UK, US
Power consumption (typical)	36 W	36 W
Power plug type	Type M	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 temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	100 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	160 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	40 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	640 g	1.5 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	238 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	184 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	89 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
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IP control	No	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	397 mm	466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	257 mm	390 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	300 mm	316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	6 pc(s)	5 pc(s)

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