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Vertiv Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 33identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black:2
    • Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:8
  • Keyboard port type
    • Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black:USB
    • Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • Mouse port type
    • Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black:USB
    • Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
  • DVI-I ports quantity
    • Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black:2
    • Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:16
  • Headphone outputs
    • Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black:3
    • Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:9
  • Input voltage
    • Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black:100 - 240, 12 V
    • Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:100 - 240 V
  • Input current
    • Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black:1.5 A
    • Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:1.2 A
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Avocent SC820-202 KVM switch Black:35 W
    • Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:45 W

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Comparison of SC820-202, SC985-202
57 specifications
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers28
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffersUSBUSB, PS/2
Video port typeDVI-IDVI-I
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Display connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers216
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity22
Console portsKnown for one3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A, USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity22
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputsDiffers39
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Performanceidentical
HD typeWQXGAWQXGA
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayYesYes
Number of users1 user(s)1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableNoNo
Designidentical
Rack mountingYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialPlastic, SteelPlastic, Steel
LED indicatorsYesYes
Display switch buttonYesYes
Push buttonYesYes
CertificationCE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV CanadaCE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Input voltageDiffers100 - 240, 12 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers1.5 A1.2 A
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesEUEU
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs35 W45 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers177.8 mm439.4 mm
DepthDiffers61 mm185.4 mm
HeightDiffers43.2 mm55.9 mm
WeightDiffers453.6 g3.08 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedNoNo
ManualNoNo
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitNoNo
Rubber feetYesYes
Software includedNoNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517620085176200

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