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Vertiv Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 42identical
  • 0known for one product only

Key differences

  • DVI-I ports quantity
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:8
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:16
  • Height
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:43.2 mm
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:55.9 mm
  • Weight
    • Avocent SC885-201 KVM switch Black:2.45 kg
    • Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:3.08 kg

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Comparison of SC885-201, SC985-201
45 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of computers controlled88
Keyboard port typeUSB, PS/2USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeUSB, PS/2USB, PS/2
Video port typeDVI-IDVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers816
Console USB ports quantity22
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
PS/2 ports quantity22
Audio connectionsYesYes
Headphone outputs99
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
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input current1.2 A1.2 A
Compatible power plug typesUKUK
Power consumption (typical)45 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 & dimensions2 differ
Width439.4 mm439.4 mm
Depth185.4 mm185.4 mm
HeightDiffers43.2 mm55.9 mm
WeightDiffers2.45 kg3.08 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedNoNo
ManualNoNo
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitNoNo
Rubber feetYesYes
Software includedNoNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517620085176200

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