Avocent

Avocent SV240

Name: Avocent SV240 (4 Computers / VGA / Desktop KVM Switch / $693.88)
Brand: Avocent
SKU: SV240

Expert rating7 / 10

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Manufacturer: Avocent Last updated: September 12, 2026

Avocent SV240 (4 Computers / VGA / Desktop KVM Switch / $693.88) Review

The Avocent SV240 is a 4-port VGA desktop KVM switch with a USB peripheral hub, the legacy-video predecessor to the DisplayPort/HDMI SV240DPH, priced at $693.88.

This is what buyers get when they want Avocent's enterprise reliability but don't need modern video standards - a straightforward VGA switch that costs nearly half of its DisplayPort/HDMI sibling because the video path is far simpler to build.

The VGA Predecessor to the SV240DPH

Sharing the same 4-port pushbutton chassis and USB hub as the Avocent SV240DPH, the SV240 sticks to VGA video, which is why it costs roughly half as much - simpler analog video switching is cheaper to engineer than DisplayPort/HDMI paths.

Enterprise Build on Legacy Video

For server rooms and NOCs that haven't migrated off VGA monitors, the SV240 offers the same Avocent support and reliability as the newer models without paying for video standards the environment doesn't use yet.

Comparison to Alternatives

Versus the Avocent SV240DPH - identical port count and hub, but DisplayPort/HDMI and 4K support at nearly double the price, worth it once hardware moves to modern video. Versus the ATEN CS84U - a much cheaper basic 4-port VGA switch without the USB hub or Avocent's enterprise support. Versus the Black Box Wizard KV2004A - similar VGA/4-port profile but with rack mounting and OSD menu naming instead of a USB hub.

Specifications

Design

Port Count	4
Switching Method	Front-panel pushbutton with LED port indicators

Video & Features

Video Standard	VGA
Max Resolution	1920x1440
USB Hub Ports	2
Audio Support	No

In the box and price

Price	693.88 USD

Brand	Avocent
Model	SV240
Enclosure	Desktop, standard (non-secure) chassis

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7 / 10

A reliable enterprise-grade VGA switch for environments not ready to move to DisplayPort/HDMI.

Best for

NOCs and server rooms still standardized on VGA monitors
IT teams wanting Avocent enterprise support without paying for unused modern video standards
Four-machine desks needing a USB peripheral hub alongside VGA switching

Not for

Modern DisplayPort/HDMI workstations (see the SV240DPH)
Budget deployments where Avocent's enterprise support isn't needed (see the ATEN CS84U)
Security-isolated desks (this is not a secure/isolated model)

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Avocent SV240 (4 Computers / VGA / Desktop KVM Switch / $693.88)?

The Avocent SV240 (4 Computers / VGA / Desktop KVM Switch / $693.88) is a KVM switch from Avocent. Key specs: Port Count 4 computers, Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton with LED port indicators, Video Standard VGA, Max Resolution 1920x1440, USB Hub Ports 2 (USB 2.0 keyboard/mouse + peripheral).

Who is the Avocent SV240 (4 Computers / VGA / Desktop KVM Switch / $693.88) best suited to?

It suits nocs and server rooms still standardized on vga monitors, it teams wanting avocent enterprise support without paying for unused modern video standards, four-machine desks needing a usb peripheral hub alongside vga switching.

What are the drawbacks of the Avocent SV240 (4 Computers / VGA / Desktop KVM Switch / $693.88)?

It is a poor fit for modern displayport/hdmi workstations (see the sv240dph), budget deployments where avocent's enterprise support isn't needed (see the aten cs84u), security-isolated desks (this is not a secure/isolated model).