Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black

28specifications compared
17differ
11identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 14 more computers controlled than the Vertiv Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black (16 vs 2). The Vertiv Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black has 0.9 A more input current than the Vertiv Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (1.5 A vs 0.6 A). The Vertiv Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black has 17 W more power consumption (typical) than the Vertiv Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (35 W vs 18 W). Only the Vertiv Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black has audio connections. Only the Vertiv Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has Ethernet LAN.

Number of computers controlled
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:16
- Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black:2
Video port type
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black:HDMI/DisplayPort
Audio connections
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
- Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black:Yes
Ethernet LAN
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black:No
Maximum resolution
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1680 x 1050 pixels
- Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
Firmware upgradeable
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
- Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black:Plastic, Steel
Input voltage
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:100 - 240 V
- Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black:100 - 240, 12 V

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Comparison of AV3216-201, SC920D-201
59 specifications	A Vertiv Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model AV3216-201 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC920D-201 KVM switch Black Model SC920D-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	16	2
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	HDMI/DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio connectionsDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Console portsKnown for one	RJ–45	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	3DES, 128-bit AES, AES, DES	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Firmware upgradeableDiffers	Yes	No
Video bandwidthKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Metal	Plastic, Steel
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display switch buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationDiffers	UL, FCC Cl. A, cUL, ICES Cl. A, CE, EAC, VCCI	CE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
CascadableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100 - 240, 12 V
Input currentDiffers	0.6 A	1.5 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs	18 W	35 W
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	680.4 g
WidthKnown for one	432 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	165 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	43.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rack mount kitDiffers	Yes	No
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source

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