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Vertiv Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 27identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of computers controlled
    • Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black:4
    • Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black:2
  • Keyboard port type
    • Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
    • Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black:USB
  • Mouse port type
    • Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
    • Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black:USB
  • Video port type
    • Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black:HDMI/DisplayPort
    • Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
  • USB version
    • Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black:2.0
  • Headphone outputs
    • Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black:5
    • Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black:2
  • Maximum resolution
    • Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Rack mounting
    • Avocent SC840D-202 KVM switch Black:Yes
    • Avocent SV220-201 KVM switch Black:No

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Comparison of SC840D-202, SV220-201
57 specifications
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers42
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Mouse port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Video port typeDiffersHDMI/DisplayPortDVI-I
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity22
Console portsDiffers3.5mm headphone, DisplayPort, PS/2, USB A3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DVI-I, USB A, USB B
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB versionDiffers2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputsDiffers52
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of microphone inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Performance1 differ
HD typeKnown for one4K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Plug and PlayYesYes
Number of users1 user(s)1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffersYesNo
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
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one1.2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesDiffersEUUK
Power consumption (typical)35 W35 W
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
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
WidthDiffers342 mm177 mm
DepthDiffers125 mm61 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm35 mm
WeightDiffers1.6 kg500 g
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedNoNo
ManualNoNo
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitNoNo
Rubber feetYesYes
Software includedNoNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176200Unknown — not stated by the source

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