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ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) vs StarTech.com Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with

38specifications compared
27differ
11identical
45known 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 200 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the StarTech.com Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with (1000:1 vs 800:1). The StarTech.com Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with has 50 cd/m² more display brightness than the ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) (300 cd/m² vs 250 cd/m²). The StarTech.com Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with has 10° more viewing angle, vertical than the ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) (170° vs 160°). Only the ATEN 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail) has daisy chain. 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 Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with.

Display diagonal
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):48.3 cm (19")
- Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with: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
- Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with:1920 x 1080 pixels
Display
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):LCD
- Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with:TFT LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):1000:1
- Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with:800:1
Display brightness
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):250 cd/m²
- Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with:300 cd/m²
Display type
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):TFT
- Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with:LCD
Pixel pitch
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):0.294 x 0.294 mm
- Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with:0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Viewing angle, vertical
- 8-Port 19" LCD KVM Switch (USB - PS/2 VGA) with USB Peripheral port (Dual Rail):160°
- Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with:170°

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Comparison of CL5808N-ATA-AG, RKCONS17HD
83 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 Rackmount KVM Console HD 1080p - Single Port VGA KVM with Model RKCONS17HD View product
Display8 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	800:1
Display brightnessDiffers	250 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Display typeDiffers	TFT	LCD
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.294 x 0.294 mm	0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Response timeKnown for one	5 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontal	170°	170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	160°	170°
Supported resolutionsKnown for one	1280 x 1024 @75 Hz; DDC2B, 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Colour depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 bit
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	262144 colours
Technical details4 differ
Rack capacity	1U	1U
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
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Console portKnown for one	SPHD-18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainDiffers	Yes	No
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
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Power, Status
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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 80%
Product colour	Black	Black
Push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000 h
Audio supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse port typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video port type	VGA	VGA
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	1x RJ-11 1x DB-25 8x SPHD-17/18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Built-in touchpad	Yes	Yes
Hot keysKnown 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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	25 W	13 W
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers	1 A	1.5 A
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
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	680.4 mm	483 mm
HeightDiffers	44 mm	565 mm
DepthDiffers	480 mm	43 mm
WeightDiffers	14.5 kg	11.2 kg
Mounting depth (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	51 cm
Mounting depth (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 cm
Packaging data4 differ
Package weightDiffers	18.6 kg	16 kg
Package widthDiffers	668 mm	780 mm
Package depthDiffers	833 mm	616 mm
Package heightDiffers	135 mm	191 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, KVM	KVM
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
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
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	780 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	833 mm	616 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	135 mm	191 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	18.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) case	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, PSE, UL, REACH

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