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ATEN KL1516AN rack console vs StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w

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  • 19differ
  • 12identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w has 0.08 million colours more display colours than the ATEN KL1516AN rack console (16.78 million colours vs 16.7 million colours). The ATEN KL1516AN rack console has 248 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w (256 vs 8). The StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the ATEN KL1516AN rack console (10 - 80% vs 0 - 80%). Only the ATEN KL1516AN rack console has daisy chain. Display: LCD on the ATEN KL1516AN rack console, TFT LCD on the StarTech.com 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w.

  • Display
    • KL1516AN rack console:LCD
    • 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w:TFT LCD
  • Display number of colours
    • KL1516AN rack console:16.7 million colours
    • 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w:16.78 million colours
  • Display type
    • KL1516AN rack console:TFT
    • 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w:LCD
  • Pixel pitch
    • KL1516AN rack console:0.294 x 0.294 mm
    • 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w:0.264 x 0.264 mm
  • Material
    • KL1516AN rack console:Metal
    • 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w:Steel
  • Compliance certificates
    • KL1516AN rack console:RoHS
    • 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w:CE, RoHS
  • Daisy chain
    • KL1516AN rack console:Yes
    • 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w:No
  • Number of computers controlled
    • KL1516AN rack console:256
    • 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console w/ 6ft Cables - Integrated KVM Switch w:8

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81 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonal48.3 cm (19")48.3 cm (19")
Display resolution1280 x 1024 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
DisplayDiffersLCDTFT LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Display brightness250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Display number of coloursDiffers16.7 million colours16.78 million colours
Display typeDiffersTFTLCD
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchDiffers0.294 x 0.294 mm0.264 x 0.264 mm
Response timeKnown for one5 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one170°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one160°Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported resolutionsKnown for one1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz (non-FHD version) 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (FHD version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 bit
Technical details5 differ
Rack capacity1U1U
MaterialDiffersMetalSteel
Auto scan delay (max)Known for one255 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto scan delay (min)Known for one1 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in KVM switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
Console portKnown for oneVGA/USB/PS2Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainDiffersYesNo
KVM switch ports quantityKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of computers controlledDiffers2568
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%10 - 80%
Product colourBlackBlack
Push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Key lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL ECOLOGO
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
IP controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers19
Keyboard port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
Mouse port typeDiffersUSB, PS/2USB
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Video port typeVGAVGA
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
I/O portsKnown for one1x DB-25 1x RJ-11Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Built-in touchpadYesYes
Hot keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneItalianUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers1 A1.5 A
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers701.2 mm483 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm43 mm
DepthDiffers480 mm643 mm
WeightDiffers15.4 kg13.4 kg
Mounting depth (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60.5 cm
Mounting depth (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, KVMKVM
Quick installation guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source775 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source624 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source189 mm
Package volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19000 cm³
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source780 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source629 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source189 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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