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Manufacturer: Vertiv Last updated: September 12, 2026
Vertiv SwitchView 200 Series (SV240DPH-400) (2 Computers / DisplayPort+HDMI / Secure Desktop KVM / $1,250.25) Review
The Vertiv SwitchView 200 Series SV240DPH-400 is a 2-port secure desktop KVM switch with DisplayPort and HDMI support at 4K@30Hz and isolated switching, priced at $1,250.25.
It's the smaller sibling of the SwitchView 300, aimed at single-user desks that only need to isolate two machines - say a personal workstation and a shared/testing box - rather than four. The per-port cost is actually higher than the 4-port 300 Series, reflecting that isolation hardware doesn't scale down cheaply.
A Narrower Isolation Need
Two-port isolated switches are common on desks where only one machine needs separating from the rest - a locked-down compliance PC alongside a normal daily-use workstation, for example - rather than juggling four separate domains.
Same Engineering, Smaller Footprint
The 200 Series shares its isolated video/USB switching core with the 300 and 400 series, so buyers get the same non-shared-buffer security guarantee without paying for ports they won't use.
Comparison to Alternatives
Versus the Vertiv SwitchView 300 Series (SV340DPH-400) - that adds two more ports for a modest price increase, worth it for desks likely to grow past two machines. Versus the ATEN CS1922 - a 2-port USB-C consumer switch already in this catalog at a fraction of the price, but without isolated switching. Versus the Avocent SV240 (non-secure, 4-port) - trades security isolation for more ports at a lower cost.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | Front-panel pushbutton with LED port indicators |
Topology
| KVM Segment | Desk |
|---|
Video & Features
| Video Standard | DisplayPort and HDMI |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 4K@30Hz |
| USB Hub Ports | 2 |
| Audio Support | No |
In the box and price
| Price | 1250.25 USD |
|---|
| Brand | Vertiv |
|---|---|
| Model | SV240DPH-400 |
| Enclosure | Desktop, tamper-evident case |
| Security | Data-diode port isolation, no shared memory buffers between channels |
| USB-C Power Delivery | No |
| Monitors | 1 |
| Spec Score | 4.3 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8 / 10
Right-sized isolated switching for two-machine desks that don't need four ports.
Best for
- Single-user desks isolating one compliance-locked PC from a daily-use machine
- Small offices needing secure 2-PC switching without full NIAP certification
- Buyers standardizing on DisplayPort/HDMI who don't need more than two ports
Not for
- Desks managing more than two machines (step up to the 300 or 400 Series)
- Government desks requiring formal NIAP certification
- Budget-conscious home users who don't need isolated switching
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Vertiv SwitchView 200 Series (SV240DPH-400) (2 Computers / DisplayPort+HDMI / Secure Desktop KVM / $1,250.25)?
The Vertiv SwitchView 200 Series (SV240DPH-400) (2 Computers / DisplayPort+HDMI / Secure Desktop KVM / $1,250.25) is a KVM switch from Vertiv. Key specs: Port Count 2 computers, Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton with LED port indicators, Video Standard DisplayPort and HDMI, Max Resolution 4K@30Hz, USB Hub Ports 2 (USB 2.0 keyboard/mouse + peripheral).
Who is the Vertiv SwitchView 200 Series (SV240DPH-400) (2 Computers / DisplayPort+HDMI / Secure Desktop KVM / $1,250.25) best suited to?
It suits single-user desks isolating one compliance-locked pc from a daily-use machine, small offices needing secure 2-pc switching without full niap certification, buyers standardizing on displayport/hdmi who don't need more than two ports.
What are the drawbacks of the Vertiv SwitchView 200 Series (SV240DPH-400) (2 Computers / DisplayPort+HDMI / Secure Desktop KVM / $1,250.25)?
It is a poor fit for desks managing more than two machines (step up to the 300 or 400 series), government desks requiring formal niap certification, budget-conscious home users who don't need isolated switching.
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