Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K vs Vertiv Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue

22specifications compared
14differ
8identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Video port type
- 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K:DisplayPort
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:DVI-D
Headphone outputs
- 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K:3
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:1
Ethernet LAN
- 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K:No
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Yes
Maximum resolution
- 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:1920 x 1200 pixels
Product colour
- 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K:Black
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:Blue
Certification
- 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K:CE, FCC, REACH, TAA
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:CE, FCC
Input voltage
- 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K:100 - 240 V
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:100-240 V
Input current
- 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K:1.5 A
- Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue:0.8 A

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Comparison of SV231DPDDUA2, HMX5100R
59 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort Dual-Monitor KVM Switch - 4K Model SV231DPDDUA2 View product	B Vertiv Avocent HMX5100R KVM switch Rack mounting Blue Model HMX5100R View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DisplayPort	DVI-D
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector type	USB Type-A	USB Type-A
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	3	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	4K Ultra HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 user(s)
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC, REACH, TAA	CE, FCC
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
Input currentDiffers	1.5 A	0.8 A
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	0.6 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	AU, EU, UK, US	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	161 mm	198 mm
DepthDiffers	58 mm	150 mm
HeightDiffers	100 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	734 g	1.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	250 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	188 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
IP controlKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	403 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	319 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	287 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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