Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Vertiv Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black vs Vertiv SwitchView 100 Series

23specifications compared
16differ
7identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Number of computers controlled
- Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:8
- SwitchView 100 Series:2
Keyboard port type
- Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- SwitchView 100 Series:USB
Mouse port type
- Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:USB, PS/2
- SwitchView 100 Series:USB
Video port type
- Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:DVI-I
- SwitchView 100 Series:VGA
USB connector type
- Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:USB Type-A, USB Type-B
- SwitchView 100 Series:USB Type-A
Headphone outputs
- Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:9
- SwitchView 100 Series:1
HD type
- Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:WQXGA
- SwitchView 100 Series:QXGA
Maximum resolution
- Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black:2560 x 1600 pixels
- SwitchView 100 Series:2048 x 1536 pixels

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Comparison of SC985-201, SwitchView 100 Series
52 specifications	A Vertiv Avocent SC985-201 KVM switch Black Model SC985-201 View product	B Vertiv SwitchView 100 Series View product
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	8	2
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB, PS/2	USB
Video port typeDiffers	DVI-I	VGA
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	USB Type-A
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	9	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Console portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, USB A
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	WQXGA	QXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	2048 x 1536 pixels
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one	1 user(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Design3 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic, Steel	Plastic
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Display switch buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push button	Yes	Yes
CertificationDiffers	CE, RCM, FCC class B, VCCI, TUV US, TUV Canada	FCC, CE, C-tick
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1.2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible power plug typesKnown for one	UK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
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)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	439.4 mm	61 mm
DepthDiffers	185.4 mm	96 mm
HeightDiffers	55.9 mm	24 mm
WeightKnown for one	3.08 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 feetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176200	Unknown — not stated by the source

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