Product comparison · 2 rack consoles

ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) vs ATEN KL1508AIM rack console

47specifications compared
15differ
32identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN KL1508AIM rack console has 200 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) (1000:1 vs 800:1). The ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) has 11 ms more response time than the ATEN KL1508AIM rack console (16 ms vs 5 ms). The ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) has 10° more viewing angle, vertical than the ATEN KL1508AIM rack console (170° vs 160°). Display diagonal: 43.9 cm (17.3") on the ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB), 43.2 cm (17") on the ATEN KL1508AIM rack console. Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels on the ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB), 1280 x 1024 pixels on the ATEN KL1508AIM rack console.

Display diagonal
- 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):43.9 cm (17.3")
- KL1508AIM rack console:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):1920 x 1080 pixels
- KL1508AIM rack console:1280 x 1024 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)
- 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):800:1
- KL1508AIM rack console:1000:1
Pixel pitch
- 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
- KL1508AIM rack console:0.264 x 0.264 mm
Response time
- 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):16 ms
- KL1508AIM rack console:5 ms
Viewing angle, vertical
- 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):170°
- KL1508AIM rack console:160°
Material
- 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):Metal, Plastic
- KL1508AIM rack console:Metal
Number of computers controlled
- 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):64
- KL1508AIM rack console:128

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Comparison of CL6708MW-ATA-AG, KL1508AIM
69 specifications	A ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) Model CL6708MW-ATA-AG View product	B ATEN KL1508AIM rack console Model KL1508AIM View product
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Display	LCD	LCD
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	800:1	1000:1
Display brightness	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Display type	TFT	TFT
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.1989 x 0.1989 mm	0.264 x 0.264 mm
Response timeDiffers	16 ms	5 ms
Viewing angle, horizontal	170°	170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	170°	160°
Supported resolutionsKnown for one	up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (all resolution @ 60 Hz only); 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz, DDC2B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Rack capacity	1U	1U
MaterialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Metal
Built-in KVM switch	Yes	Yes
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Number of computers controlledDiffers	64	128
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Product colour	Black	Black
Push button	Yes	Yes
Rack mounting	Yes	Yes
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	255 s
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
KVM switch ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Ports & interfaces3 differ
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI connector typeKnown for one	DVI-I	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI input portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI output portsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity	3	3
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsDiffers	1x RJ-11	1x DB-25 1x RJ-11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Video port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Keyboard2 differ
Built-in touchpad	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard languageDiffers	US English	German
Keyboard layoutDiffers	QWERTY	QWERTZ
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	29.26 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Input current	1 A	1 A
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	689.2 mm	701.2 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
Depth	480 mm	480 mm
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	15.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC, KVM	AC, KVM
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kit	Yes	Yes

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