Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv SC845 KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black

23specifications compared
8differ
15identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- SC845 KVM switch Black:USB
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- SC845 KVM switch Black:USB
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
DVI-I ports quantity
- SC845 KVM switch Black:1
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:8
Rack mounting
- SC845 KVM switch Black:No
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:Yes
Input voltage
- SC845 KVM switch Black:100-240 V
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:100 - 240 V
Height
- SC845 KVM switch Black:42 mm
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:56 mm
Weight
- SC845 KVM switch Black:1.6 kg
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:1.85 kg

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Comparison of SC845, SC940-201
45 specifications	A Vertiv SC845 KVM switch Black Model SC845 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black Model SC940-201 View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlled	4	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Video port type	DVI-I	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers	1	8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
DC-in jackKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WQXGA
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 user(s)
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Design2 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	No	Yes
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Input voltageDiffers	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 typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UK
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)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
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack mount kitKnown 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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