Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black

21specifications compared
16differ
5identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black:1
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:4
Keyboard port type
- DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black:PS/2
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black:PS/2
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
Video port type
- DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black:VGA
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:HDMI
Ethernet LAN
- DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black:Yes
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:No
Maximum resolution
- DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black:1280 x 1024 pixels
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of users
- DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black:2 user(s)
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:1 user(s)
LED indicators
- DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black:Link, Power
- Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black:Yes

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Comparison of DSR1024USB-xxx, SC845H-201
50 specifications	A Vertiv DSR1024USB-xxx KVM switch Black Model DSR1024USB-xxx View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC845H KVM switch Black Model SC845H-201 View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	1	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	PS/2	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	HDMI
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
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
Audio connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1280 x 1024 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersDiffers	2 user(s)	1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Design2 differ
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic, Steel
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	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, cUL, ICES-003, CE, GS (3200), VCCI, MIC, C-Tick, GOST	CE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 A
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
Power consumption (typical)Differs	25 W	35 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	205.1 mm	342 mm
DepthDiffers	160 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	28 mm	42 mm
WeightDiffers	500 g	1.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Solaris 10, Solaris 11, Solaris 8, Solaris 9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Browser supportedKnown for one	IE, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape	Unknown — not stated by the source

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