4-to-1 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

$38.99

Quickly and easily share a USB 2.0 device between four different computers

SKU: USB421HS Category:

Specifications & Compliance

UPC
065030841214
Brand
StarTech.com
Included in Package
1 - USB Data Switch, 2 - USB cable, 1 - Software CD, 1 - Instruction Manual
Shipping (Package) Weight
6.2 oz [175.5 g]
Weight of Product
2.8 oz [80 g]
Product Length
4.0 in [10.1 cm]
Product Width
2.0 in [50 mm]
Product Height
0.7 in [19 mm]
Package Depth
5.6 in [14.1 cm]
Package Width
6.8 in [17.3 cm]
Package Height
1.4 in [36 mm]
Color
Silver
Warranty
2 Years
Connector 1
USB-A (480Mbps, 2.5W)
Connector 1 (Quantity)
1
Package Quantity
1
Connector 2
USB-B (480Mbps, 2.5W)
Connector 2 (Quantity)
4
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Humidity
0% ~ 90% RH
Material
Plastic
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
480 Mbps
Power Source
USB-Powered
Special Notes
Port switching software and Hotkeys are only Windows compatible.
LED Indicators
4 - Computer Selection
Number of Ports
4
Interface
USB 2.0

Questions & Answers

Why does my USB device stop working after my computer wakes back up from sleep mode in Windows?
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power. The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening. Windows 10 / 8 On your keyboard, press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel . Click Hardware and Sound , then click Power Options . Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change. Click Change advanced power settings . Click the plus sign (+) next to “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting” to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled . Click OK to apply the setting. Note : You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection. Windows 7 / Vista Click the Start button and select Control Panel . Click Hardware and Sound , then click Power Options . Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change. Click Change advanced power settings . Click the plus sign (+) next to “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting” to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled . Click OK to apply the setting. Note : You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection. Windows XP On your desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties . Click the Device Manager tab. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the arrow to the left of it. Right-click the first USB Root Hub device and select Properties . Click the Power Management tab. Clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power . Click OK to apply the setting. Repeat steps 4-7 for any remaining devices in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section with “ Root Hub ” in the name. Note : You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.