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ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) vs StarTech.com Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -

43specifications compared
27differ
16identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) has 350 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the StarTech.com Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables - (1000:1 vs 650:1). The StarTech.com Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables - has 3 ms more response time than the ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) (8 ms vs 5 ms). The ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) has 30° more viewing angle, horizontal than the StarTech.com Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables - (170° vs 140°). Only the ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) has on Screen Display (OSD). Display diagonal: 48.3 cm (19") on the ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail), 43.9 cm (17.3") on the StarTech.com Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -.

Display diagonal
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):48.3 cm (19")
- Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):1280 x 1024 pixels
- Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -:1920 x 1080 pixels
Display
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):LCD
- Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -:TFT LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):1000:1
- Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -:650:1
Display type
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):TFT
- Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -:LCD
On Screen Display (OSD)
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):Yes
- Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -:No
Pixel pitch
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):0.294 x 0.294 mm
- Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -:0.199 x 0.199 mm
Response time
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):5 ms
- Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables -:8 ms

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Comparison of CL5808N-ATA-AG, RKCOND17HD
86 specifications	A ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) Model CL5808N-ATA-AG View product	B StarTech.com Dual Rail Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port DVI/VGA KVM w/17" LCD Monitor for Server Rack - Fully Featured 1U LCD KVM Drawer w/Cables - Model RKCOND17HD View product
Display11 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	48.3 cm (19")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 1024 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
DisplayDiffers	LCD	TFT LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	650:1
Display typeDiffers	TFT	LCD
On Screen Display (OSD)Differs	Yes	No
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.294 x 0.294 mm	0.199 x 0.199 mm
Response timeDiffers	5 ms	8 ms
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	170°	140°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	160°	120°
Supported resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 1024 @75 Hz; DDC2B, 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz	1024x576 1152x648 1280x720 1366x76 1600x900 1920x1080
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	262144 colours
Technical details1 differ
MaterialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Steel
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one	255 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one	1 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in KVM switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portKnown for one	SPHD-18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
KVM switch ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	256	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	44230 h
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video port typeDiffers	VGA	DVI/VGA
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
I/O portsKnown for one	1x RJ-11 1x DB-25 8x SPHD-17/18	Unknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVI-D
DVI input portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI output portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	US English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	25 W	19.4 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	680.4 mm	480 mm
DepthDiffers	480 mm	727 mm
WeightDiffers	14.5 kg	13.6 kg
Mounting depth (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 cm
Mounting depth (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Packaging data4 differ
Package weightDiffers	18.6 kg	18.9 kg
Package widthDiffers	668 mm	680 mm
Package depthDiffers	833 mm	840 mm
Package heightDiffers	135 mm	133 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, KVM	Audio (3.5mm), KVM
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cage nuts includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Included power plug typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK
Number of cage nutsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one	15.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	668 mm	680 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	833 mm	840 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	135 mm	133 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	18.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, UL, REACH

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