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

54specifications compared
22differ
32identical
8known 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8 vs 2). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 4 more DisplayPorts quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8 vs 4). The StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has 6 more USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (8 vs 2). Only the StarTech.com 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K has rack mounting. Scan interval: 10,20,30,40,50,60 s on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 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 Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
DisplayPorts quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:4
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Number of microphone inputs
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
Rack mounting
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:No
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Yes
Housing material
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:87298 h
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:73003 h
Width
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:105 mm
- 8-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:164 mm

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Comparison of P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH, R8AD122-KVM-SWITCH
62 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-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 & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	4	8
DisplayPort version	1.2	1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers	2	8
Console USB ports quantity	4	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A	3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, USB A
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	8
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Performance1 differ
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)	0.48 Gbit/s	0.48 Gbit/s
Scan intervalDiffers	10,20,30,40,50,60 s	10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s
Daisy chain	No	No
Audio channels	2.0	2.0
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Steel	Zinc
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	87298 h	73003 h
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input current	1 A	1 A
Output voltage	12 V	12 V
Output current	3 A	3 A
Compatible power plug types	AU, EU, UK, US	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 conditionsidentical
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)	0 - 90%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	105 mm	164 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	26 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	626 g	1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	435 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	288 mm
Package heightDiffers	78 mm	70 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.5 kg	2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
IP control	No	No
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	539 mm	466 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	419 mm	390 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	333 mm	316 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	10 pc(s)	5 pc(s)

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