Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black

34specifications compared
4differ
30identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black:USB
Mouse port type
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black:USB
HD type
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:WQXGA
- Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
Input voltage
- Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black:100 - 240 V
- Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black:100-240 V

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Comparison of SC940-201, SC945-201
45 specifications	A Vertiv Avocent SC940 KVM switch Black Model SC940-201 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC945 KVM switch Black Model SC945-201 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlled	4	4
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port type	DVI-I	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantity	8	8
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 outputsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Performance1 differ
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Number of usersKnown for one	1 user(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeable	No	No
Designidentical
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input current	1.2 A	1.2 A
Compatible power plug types	UK	UK
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
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 & dimensionsidentical
Width	342 mm	342 mm
Depth	125 mm	125 mm
Height	56 mm	56 mm
Weight	1.85 kg	1.85 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers included	No	No
ManualKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feet	Yes	Yes
Software included	No	No

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