Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft vs StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA

25specifications compared
19differ
6identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

USB 2.0 ports quantity
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:3
- 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:2
Headphone outputs
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:2
- 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:8
Number of microphone inputs
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:1
- 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:8
Maximum resolution
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:1920 x 1440 pixels
Rack mounting
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:No
- 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:Yes
Housing material
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:Aluminium
- 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:Steel
LED indicators
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:Link
- 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:Yes
Certification
- USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft:CE, FCC
- 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA:CE, FCC, UL

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Comparison of SV565UTPUSA, SV831DUSBAU
60 specifications	A StarTech.com USB VGA KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over Cat5 UTP - 1000 ft Model SV565UTPUSA View product	B StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio (Audio Cables Included) - TAA Model SV831DUSBAU View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	VGA	VGA
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, USB A, VGA (D-Sub)
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	8
Number of microphone inputsDiffers	1	8
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Console portKnown for one	RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1440 pixels
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1440 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Design4 differ
Rack capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1U
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Steel
CascadableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link	Yes
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC	CE, FCC, UL
Cable lengthKnown for one	300 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	110-240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type M
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 70 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	156 mm	540 mm
DepthDiffers	112 mm	180 mm
HeightDiffers	26 mm	45 mm
WeightDiffers	300 g	2.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	91 mm	598 mm
Package depthDiffers	300 mm	263 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	123 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.4 kg	4.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired & Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176200
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	409 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 pc(s)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source

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