Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 2identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:20
    • Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black:4
  • Audio connections
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:No
    • Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Input voltage
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:110 - 240 V
    • Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black:100-240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 50 °C
    • Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black:0 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:-35 - 70 °C
    • Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black:-20 - 50 °C
  • Width
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:434 mm
    • Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black:264.2 mm
  • Depth
    • Avocent MXS5120-201 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:536 mm
    • Avocent SC740-201 KVM switch Black:182.9 mm

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Comparison of MXS5120-201, SC740-201
40 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers204
Audio connectionsDiffersNoYes
Keyboard port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Mouse port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Video port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 user(s)
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
CascadableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUKUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plug typeKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-35 - 70 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers434 mm264.2 mm
DepthDiffers536 mm182.9 mm
HeightDiffers86 mm61 mm
WeightDiffers8.6 kg1.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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