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Adder AdderLink IPEPS vs Black Box KVS4-8001HX: Comparison

Adder AdderLink IPEPS and Black Box KVS4-8001HX differ on switching method: Adder AdderLink IPEPS at IP-based remote access (no local switching, single-server KVM-over-IP), Black Box KVS4-8001HX at Front-panel pushbutton. On price, Black Box KVS4-8001HX sits at $527.20 against $599.40 for Adder AdderLink IPEPS.

Adder AdderLink IPEPS (IPEPS) (1 Server / IP-Based Remote KVM over IP / Single-Port Extender)
AdderAdder AdderLink IPEPS

$599.40

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Black Box KVS4-8001HX (1-Port Secure HDMI KVM Switch / NIAP Certified / $527.20, was $558.48)
BlackBlack Box KVS4-8001HX

$527.20

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Specs

Specification
Adder AdderLink IPEPS (IPEPS) (1 Server / IP-Based Remote KVM over IP / Single-Port Extender)
Adder AdderLink IPEPS
Black Box KVS4-8001HX (1-Port Secure HDMI KVM Switch / NIAP Certified / $527.20, was $558.48)
Black Box KVS4-8001HX
Port Count1 server1 (secure single-host access point)
Switching MethodIP-based remote access (no local switching, single-server KVM-over-IP)Front-panel pushbutton
Video StandardVGA/DVI input, H.264 encoded for IP transportHDMI
Max Resolution1920x12004K@30Hz
USB Hub Ports2 (local USB peripheral pass-through)2
Audio SupportYesNo
Price599.40527.20
BrandAdderBlack Box
ModelIPEPSKVS4-8001HX

Price comparison

RetailerAdder AdderLink IPEPSBlack Box KVS4-8001HX
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$599.40

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$527.20

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Verdict

Adder AdderLink IPEPS

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A focused, affordable way to get true remote BIOS-level access to one critical server without a full IP KVM matrix.

Black Box KVS4-8001HX

8.5 / 10 Expert Rating

The right pick when formal NIAP certification documentation is a hard procurement requirement for a single HDMI host.

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