Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv Avocent SC840H KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black

43specifications compared
4differ
39identical
3known for one product only

Key differences

Video port type
- Avocent SC840H KVM switch Black:HDMI
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
HD type
- Avocent SC840H KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:WQXGA
Height
- Avocent SC840H KVM switch Black:42 mm
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:56 mm
Weight
- Avocent SC840H KVM switch Black:1.6 kg
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:1.85 kg

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Comparison of SC840H-201, SC940-201
46 specifications	A Vertiv Avocent SC840H KVM switch Black Model SC840H-201 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black Model SC940-201 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of computers controlled	4	4
Keyboard port type	USB, PS/2	USB, PS/2
Mouse port type	USB, PS/2	USB, PS/2
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DVI-I
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	5	5
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Performance1 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	WQXGA
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Number of users	1 user(s)	1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeable	No	No
Designidentical
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Plastic, Steel	Plastic, Steel
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Display switch button	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Certification	CE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada	CE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input current	1.2 A	1.2 A
Compatible power plug types	UK	UK
Power consumption (typical)	35 W	35 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 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 & dimensions2 differ
Width	342 mm	342 mm
Depth	125 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	56 mm
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	1.85 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers included	No	No
Manual	No	No
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Rack mount kit	No	No
Rubber feet	Yes	Yes
Software included	No	No

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