Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at vs Vertiv AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black

15specifications compared
13differ
2identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at:2
- AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:8
Video port type
- 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at:Mini DisplayPort
- AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at:1
- AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:4
Maximum resolution
- 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at:3840 x 2160 pixels
- AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1600 x 1200 pixels
Rack mounting
- 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at:No
- AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
LED indicators
- 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at:Activity
- AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at:0 - 40 °C
- AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at:-20 - 60 °C
- AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:-20 - 70 °C

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Comparison of SV231MDPU2, AV2108
47 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-port Mini DisplayPort KVM switch - USB 2.0 - 4K at Model SV231MDPU2 View product	B Vertiv AV2108 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model AV2108 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	8
Keyboard port typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse port typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video port typeDiffers	Mini DisplayPort	VGA
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portsKnown for one	Mini DisplayPort, USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	4
Audio connectionsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
DDC2B supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one	1 user(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1680 x 1050 pixels
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity	Yes
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC	UL, FCC, cUL, ICES, CE, EAC, VCCI, KCC, C-Tick, BSMI
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	82 mm	432 mm
DepthDiffers	177 mm	165 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	43.7 mm
WeightDiffers	342 g	1.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	243 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	190 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	74 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	845 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	DisplayPort	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3DES, AES, DES

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