The Plugable USB 3.0 Sharing Switch delivers a one-touch switching solution for access between two computers. Connect a USB hub, keyboard and mouse, graphics adapter, or docking station and switch between hosts with the touch of a single button. A bus-powered design minimizes cable clutter. This switch is compatible with a wide range of USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1, 2.0, and 1.1 devices and supports Windows XP and later, macOS, and Linux.

1 x USB-A Device Port    2 x USB-A KVM Host Connectors    Supports up to 5 Gb/s    Bus Powered

Toggle between connected computers with the press of a single button. Blue LED indicator lights show which connected computer has control.

Looking to provide two-computer access to a single keyboard, mouse, and display? Just attach the switch to a powered USB hub, then connect all your desired peripherals for an all-USB KVM solution.

This switch works with any USB-enabled computer without drivers. Please note, attached external devices will still require drivers.

Supporting Windows XP and later, macOS, and Linux, this switch is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.0 devices. Plus, the simple passive design utilizes bus power, meaning a separate power adapter is not required.

This hub does not charge connected laptops or drive USB-C or Thunderbolt devices with video outputs. It is not recommended for switching mass storage devices such as hard drives, flash drives, and card readers, as these devices should be unmounted or safely ejected via the host operating system prior to switching. Furthermore, autosensing of hosts is not supported; a manual press of the button is required. USB-C devices with video output or power delivery are not supported. The use of USB-A to B cables longer than 6' is also not supported.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Just wondered why several Amazon reviews say that it doesn't fit their flash drives or some other peripherals?

A: As long as it is a standard USB A device it would be compatible.

Q: 2. Will this power the thunderbolt ports without power supply?

A: The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 5-in-1 Hub will not power the Thunderbolt ports without the power supply—the hub wouldn't function at all without it.

Q: 3. want to connect two additional monitors. what do i need to do that?

A: To Plugable UD-3900 USB 3.0 Dual-Display Docking Station for Windows has two ports for video, a DVI and an HDMI port. You will need to know what kind of ports you would have on those monitors and get the proper cable form either DVI or HDMI to the monitor port.

Q: 4. Can I use this switch for two USB hard drives that have their own power supply?

A: Unfortunately the Sabrent USB 3.0 Sharing Switch would be only able to handle switching of one USB hard drives with external power. You could use the IOGEAR 4x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch (IOGUS404).

Q: 5. Is this sutable for a late 2009 Macbook Pro?

A: No - it is designed for newer MacBooks and MacBook Pros that have USB 3.0 C connectors, to connect peripheral devices with older USB standard connectors

Q: 6. What is the Linux driver for this device?

A: Currently we only host drivers for Windows 10/11 and do not have any drivers for Linux. At this time our Wi-Fi 6 adapter is only compatible with Windows operating systems.

Q: 7. Will the Displayport support 3440x1440 at 120Hz?

A: The maximum frame rate the Plugable USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Multi-Adapter Hub with Dual HDMI would support when outputting a 3440 x 1440 resolution would be 100Hz.

Q: 8. Does it Support M2 Mac Mini with silicon chip?

A: Yes, the Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch BH #SASBTB4K is compatible with the M2 Mac Mini.

Q: 9. Can this device send a webcam signal to two computers simultaneously? I want to be able to livestream and have a backup computer available if needed without changing the output from a web presenter.

A: No it can only work with one computer at a time.

Q: 10. Can I plug this into an Android smartphone? I'd need a USB c, adapter, of course.

A: The Plugable 250x Digital USB Microscope with Stand is not compatible with smartphones.