Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black

31specifications compared
21differ
10identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:16
- Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black:2
Video port type
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:VGA
- Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black:HDMI
Audio connections
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
- Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black:Yes
Ethernet LAN
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black:No
Maximum resolution
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1680 x 1050 pixels
- Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
Firmware upgradeable
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black:No
Housing material
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Metal
- Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black:Plastic, Steel
Input voltage
- Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:100 - 240 V
- Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black:100 - 240, 12 V

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Comparison of AV3216-202, SC820H-201
63 specifications	A Vertiv Avocent AV 3216 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model AV3216-202 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC820H-201 KVM switch Black Model SC820H-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	16	2
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	HDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
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
Display connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portKnown for one	RJ-45	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
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 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
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 A
Compatible power plug typesDiffers	EU	UK
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	432 mm	178 mm
DepthDiffers	165 mm	61 mm
HeightDiffers	43.7 mm	43 mm
WeightDiffers	2 kg	700 g
Packaging content1 differ
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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