Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv SC840H KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black

19specifications compared
4differ
15identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Video port type
- SC840H KVM switch Black:HDMI
- Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
Height
- SC840H KVM switch Black:42 mm
- Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black:56 mm
Weight
- SC840H KVM switch Black:1.6 kg
- Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black:1.85 kg

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Comparison of SC840H, SC945-201
37 specifications	A Vertiv SC840H KVM switch Black Model SC840H View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black Model SC945-201 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of computers controlled	4	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic, Steel
LED indicators	Yes	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	RCM, EU, FCC Class B, VCCI, c-UL	CE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada
Rack mountingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 includedKnown 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

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