Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA has 6 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (8 vs 2). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA has 4 W more power consumption (typical) than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (40 W vs 36 W). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA has 331.8 mm more width than the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K (431.8 mm vs 100 mm). Only the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA has rack mounting. Video port type: DisplayPort on the StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K, VGA on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:2
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:8
Video port type
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DisplayPort
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:VGA
HD type
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:4K Ultra HD
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:Full HD
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Rack mounting
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:No
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:Yes
Housing material
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:Steel
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:Metal
Power source
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:DC
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:AC
Power consumption (typical)
- 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K:36 W
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA:40 W

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Comparison of P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH, MPU2-108DAC-400
63 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch, 4K Model P2AD122-KVM-SWITCH View product	B Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 8-port, 1 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply. TAA Model MPU2-108DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	VGA
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	4	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	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
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	2	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
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	5 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	3,8,15,30 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Housing materialDiffers	Steel	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	3 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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	130000 h	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
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	3 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	AU, EU, UK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	36 W	40 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Type M	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	100 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	160 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	40 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	640 g	3.18 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	238 mm	330 mm
Package depthDiffers	184 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	89 mm	206 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
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
IP controlKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	397 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	257 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	300 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Taiwan

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