Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black vs Vertiv Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black

43specifications compared
10differ
33identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black:4
- Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:8
Headphone outputs
- Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black:5
- Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:9
HD type
- Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black:4K Ultra HD
- Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:WQXGA
Maximum resolution
- Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
Compatible power plug types
- Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black:UK
- Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:EU
Power consumption (typical)
- Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black:35 W
- Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:45 W
Width
- Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black:342 mm
- Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:439.4 mm
Depth
- Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black:125 mm
- Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black:185.4 mm

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Comparison of SC945XD-201, SC985-202
49 specifications	A Vertiv Avocent SC945XD-201 KVM switch Black Model SC945XD-201 View product	B Vertiv Avocent SC985-202 KVM switch Black Model SC985-202 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	4	8
Keyboard port type	USB, PS/2	USB, PS/2
Mouse port type	USB, PS/2	USB, PS/2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity	2	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	10	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 outputsDiffers	5	9
Video port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	WQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1600 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
Power2 differ
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 typesDiffers	UK	EU
Power consumption (typical)Differs	35 W	45 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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	342 mm	439.4 mm
DepthDiffers	125 mm	185.4 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	55.9 mm
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	3.08 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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176200	85176200

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