Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K vs Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA

22specifications compared
15differ
7identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 8 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (16 vs 8). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 4 W more power consumption (typical) than the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (40 W vs 36 W). The Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA has 267.8 mm more width than the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K (431.8 mm vs 164 mm). Video port type: HDMI on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K, VGA on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA. HD type: 4K Ultra HD on the StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K, Full HD on the Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA.

Number of computers controlled
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:8
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:16
Video port type
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:HDMI
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:VGA
HD type
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:4K Ultra HD
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Full HD
Maximum resolution
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
Housing material
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:Zinc
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:Metal
Power source
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:DC
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:AC
Power consumption (typical)
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:36 W
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:40 W
Width
- 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K:164 mm
- Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA:431.8 mm

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Comparison of R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH, MPU2-2016DAC-400
62 specifications	A StarTech.com 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch with 1U Rack Mount Kit, 4K Model R8AH202-KVM-SWITCH View product	B Vertiv Avocent KVM-over-IP Switch 16-port, 2 digital KVM path, dual AC power supply, TAA Model MPU2-2016DAC-400 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	16
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	VGA
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	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, HDMI, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	8	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	0.48 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio channelsKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack capacity	1U	1U
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Zinc	Metal
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	73905 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 m
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	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, US	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), 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 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	164 mm	431.8 mm
DepthDiffers	300 mm	234.2 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	43.2 mm
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	3.18 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	435 mm	330 mm
Package depthDiffers	288 mm	530 mm
Package heightDiffers	70 mm	206 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.3 kg	5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown 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	585 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	545 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	270 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	5 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Taiwan

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