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StarTech.com 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0 vs Vertiv Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 3identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0:2
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:20
  • Audio connections
    • 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0:Yes
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
  • Rack mounting
    • 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0:No
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
  • Housing material
    • 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0:Steel
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
  • Certification
    • 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:CE, FCC
  • Built-in display
    • 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0:No
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
  • Input voltage
    • 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0:100 - 240 V
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:110 - 240 V
  • Compatible power plug types
    • 2-port KVM switch with dual VGA - USB 2.0:AU, EU, UK, US
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:UK

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61 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers220
Keyboard port typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse port typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Video port typeKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one3.5mm headphone, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsDiffersYesNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one1 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffersNoYes
Housing materialDiffersSteelMetal
Hot keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one72000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, TAA, REACHCE, FCC
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
CascadableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Power3 differ
Input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one0.6 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesDiffersAU, EU, UK, USUK
Power consumption (typical)Known for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeDiffersType MType G
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-35 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers104 mm434 mm
DepthDiffers159 mm536 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm86 mm
WeightDiffers768 g8.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one241 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one187 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one92 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP controlKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176200Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u

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