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StarTech.com USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch
4 USB 3.0 x 4 Computers
Mac / Windows / Linux
USB A/B Switch
USB Switch (HBS304A24A)
Hub
8 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0
desktop
Weight: 0.56 KG
- Save costs by sharing four USB peripherals between four computers
- Remote port selector lets you switch devices from one computer to another, with the press of a button
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 throughput support with data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps (backwards compatible)
- Hot-pluggable USB switch, with over-current protection
- Includes four USB-A to USB-B cables - 2x 1.2 m (4 ft) / 2x 1.8 m (6 ft)
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Overview
Share up to four USB 3.0 devices between four different computers. This 4x4 USB 3.0 peripheral sharing switch lets you share four USB 3.0 peripheral devices between four different computers, providing a cost-effective way to create a more productive, space-efficient work area. Save the expense of purchasing duplicate peripherals, by sharing devices (such as USB printers, portable hard drives, mouse and keyboard) with up to four computers. The USB switch also lets you avoid having to swap cables from one system to another, saving time and effort. Enjoy fast data transfers to and from your shared peripheral devices. The USB switch supports USB 3.0 (up to 5Gbps), providing high-bandwidth support for devices like external hard drives and webcams. The USB 3.0 switch is also backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 and works with older devices. The plug-and-play USB switch is easy to use, with no drivers or software required. It features a remote port selector that lets you switch peripheral devices from one computer to another with the press of a button. The LED indicates the active computer. The switch's compact design takes up minimal desk space and it's USB-powered. The 4-port USB switch can also be connected to a USB hub or docking station, to expand the number of shared devices.
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
- USB 2.0 ports quantity
- 0
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- 4
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity
- 4
- Remote control in
- 1
Performance
- Maximum data transfer rate
- 5 Gbit/s
- Remote control function
- Yes
- Remote control included
- Yes
- LED indicators
- Yes
- Over current protection
- Yes
- Hot-Plug support
- Yes
- Power connector
- Micro-USB Type-B
- Product colour
- Black
- Housing material
- Plastic
- Certification
- CE, FCC, REACH
- Maximum data transfer rate
- 5 Gbit/s Gbit/s
Technical details
- Compliance certificates
- RoHS
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- 0 - 40 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- -20 - 60 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 0 - 80%
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- 0 - 40 °C °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- -20 - 60 °C °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 0 - 80% %
Weight & dimensions
- Width
- 94 mm
- Depth
- 94 mm
- Height
- 26 mm
- Weight
- 124 g
- Width
- 94 mm mm
- Depth
- 94 mm mm
- Height
- 26 mm mm
- Weight
- 124 g g
Packaging content
- Cables included
- USB Type-A - USB Type-B
- Quick start guide
- Yes
Packaging data
- Package depth
- 239 mm
- Package width
- 160 mm
- Package height
- 59 mm
- Package weight
- 570 g
- Package depth
- 239 mm mm
- Package width
- 160 mm mm
- Package height
- 59 mm mm
- Package weight
- 570 g g
Logistics data
- Products per master (outer) case
- 20 pc(s)
- Master (outer) case length
- 485 mm
- Master (outer) case width
- 320 mm
- Master (outer) case height
- 340 mm
- Products per master (outer) case
- 20 pc(s) pc(s)
- Master (outer) case length
- 485 mm mm
- Master (outer) case width
- 320 mm mm
- Master (outer) case height
- 340 mm mm
General
- Enclosure Type
- Desktop
- Subtype
- USB
- Device Type
- Hub - 4 ports
- Ports
- 8 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- Features
- USB powered, over-current protection, plastic housing