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StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch with OSD - TAA

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StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch with OSD - TAA, 1920 x 1440 pixels, Rack mounting, 1U, Black
Brand: StarTech.com•Model: 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch with OSD - TAA
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Number Of Kvm Ports
8
Weight
2.9 kg
Width
540 mm
Height
45 mm
Depth
180 mm
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Lowest Price
£267.14
Andote Score
6.4/10
Price Tier Avg
6.6/10
Category Avg
6.6/10
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Rated: 8 Nov 2026Evaluated at £270.12
Hardware6.4/10
Andote Score6.4/10
Score Deciding Factors10 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£270
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
!Modest Ports Quantity8.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
•Standard Resolution1920MP
Solid standard benchmark for category6.5/10
✓High-End Transmission Distance286.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✕Limited Power Consumption110W
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
•Standard Weight2.90kg
Solid standard benchmark for category7.6/10
✓High-End Width540.0
Top-tier capability in this category8.4/10
!Modest Depth180.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.0/10
!Modest Height45.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.5/10
✕Limited Max Resolution1920MP
Significantly below category average benchmark4.9/10
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About StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch with OSD - TAA

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Brand: StarTech.com • Model: 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB KVM Switch with OSD - TAAModel: SV831DUSBUHardware Score: 6.4/10Andote Score: 6.4/10Price-Tier Avg: 6.6/10Category Avg: 6.6/10

Supports Hotkey and front panel push-button switching. OSD security allows each PC to be password protected. Identify and select computers by names assigned via the OSD menu. Auto-scan function automatically selects computer sequentially. Cascade configuration expands system capability. USB console interface. Plug-and-play system configuration. Supported Wide Screen Resolutions: 1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1360x768. Supported 4 : 3 Resolutions: 1920x1440, 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1024x768. USB Keyboard and Mouse combo supported on one USB connection. Control up to 8 VGA and USB computers from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. The SV831DUSBU 8 Port 1U Rack Mount USB KVM Switch with OSD offers a dependable computer management tool that allows you to control up to 8 USB-connected computers from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor.. The KVM switch offers maximum control, allowing you to switch computers using hotkey commands or front panel push-buttons, and offers added configuration options and convenience through an On Screen Display (OSD).. A suitable addition to server room operations, the 8 port switch can be rack mounted into 1U of cabinet space, and can be cascaded with multiple KVM switches to deliver control of up to 64 computers from this single switch.. The SV831DUSBU only works with specific 2-in-1 VGA and USB cables (sold separately), a list of StarTech.com approved cables are below:. 6 ft Ultra Thin USB VGA 2-in-1 KVM Cable. 6 ft Ultra Thin USB VGA 2-in-1 KVM Cable. 10 ft Ultra Thin USB VGA 2-in-1 KVM Cable. 15 ft Ultra Thin USB VGA 2-in-1 KVM Cable. This product is TAA compliant and backed by a Startech.com 3-year warranty with free lifetime technical support.. Ports & interfaces. Number of computers controlled. 8. Keyboard port type. USB. Mouse port type. USB. Video port type. VGA. VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity. 9. Console USB ports quantity. 2. Console ports. USB A, VGA (D-Sub). Audio connections. No. DC-in jack. Yes. Performance. Maximum resolution. 1920 x 1440 pixels. Plug and Play. Yes. Daisy chain. Yes. Design. Rack capacity. 1U. Rack mounting. Yes. Product colour. Black. Housing material. Steel. LED indicators. Yes. Mean time between failures (MTBF). 150000 h. Certification. CE, FCC, TAA, REACH. Display. Built-in display. No. On Screen Display (OSD). Yes. Power. Input voltage. 100 - 240 V. Input current. 0.8 A. Output voltage. 12 V. Output current. 1.5 A. Compatible power plug types. EU, UK, US. Power plug type. Type M. Sustainability. Compliance certificates. RoHS. Operational conditions. Operating temperature (T-T). 5 - 40 °C. Storage temperature (T-T). -20 - 60 °C. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 0 - 80%. Weight & dimensions. Width. 540 mm. Depth. 180 mm. Height. 45 mm. Weight. 2.9 kg. Packaging data. Package width. 89 mm. Package depth. 573 mm. Package height. 268 mm. Package weight. 3.3 kg. Packaging content. Rubber feet. Yes. AC adapter included. Yes. Manual. Yes. Other features. Connectivity technology. Wired. Power requirements. 110 - 240 AC. Dimensions (WxDxH). 540 x 180 x 45 mm. Ports quantity. 8. Audio support. No. IP control. No. Logistics data. Harmonized System (HS) code. 85176200. Master (outer) case width. 607 mm. Master (outer) case length. 286 mm. Master (outer) case height. 337 mm. Products per master (outer) case. 4 pc(s). leaflet

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