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ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) 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 -

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  • 19differ
  • 22identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) has 150 :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 - (800:1 vs 650:1). The ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) has 8 ms more response time 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 - (16 ms vs 8 ms). The ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) 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 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB) has on Screen Display (OSD). Display: LCD on the ATEN 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB), TFT LCD 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
    • 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):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 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):800:1
    • 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 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):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 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):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 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):0.1989 x 0.1989 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 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):16 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
  • Viewing angle, horizontal
    • 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):170°
    • 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 -:140°
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • 8-Port 17.3" DVI Full HD LCD KVM Switch (USB):170°
    • 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 -:120°

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80 specifications
Display9 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
DisplayDiffersLCDTFT LCD
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs800:1650:1
Display brightness250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source262144 colours
Display typeDiffersTFTLCD
On Screen Display (OSD)DiffersYesNo
Pixel pitchDiffers0.1989 x 0.1989 mm0.199 x 0.199 mm
Response timeDiffers16 ms8 ms
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers170°140°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers170°120°
Supported resolutionsDiffersup to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (all resolution @ 60 Hz only); 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz, DDC2B1024x576 1152x648 1280x720 1366x76 1600x900 1920x1080
Technical details1 differ
Rack capacity1U1U
MaterialDiffersMetal, PlasticSteel
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
LED indicatorsYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44230 h
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack mountingYesYes
Built-in KVM switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of computers controlledKnown for one64Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outYesYes
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) inYesYes
DVI connector typeDiffersDVI-IDVI-D
DVI input ports11
DVI output portsDiffers81
Keyboard port typeUSBUSB
Mouse port typeUSBUSB
Video port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVI/VGA
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityDiffers81
I/O portsKnown for one1x RJ-11Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Hot keysYesYes
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUS EnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs29.26 W19.4 W
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Input current1 A1 A
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, UL, REACH
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers689.2 mm480 mm
Height44 mm44 mm
DepthDiffers480 mm727 mm
WeightDiffers12.7 kg13.6 kg
Mounting depth (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 cm
Mounting depth (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.9 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source680 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source840 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source133 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, KVMAudio (3.5mm), KVM
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cage nuts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK
Number of cage nutsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Quick installation guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source680 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source840 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source133 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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