The 4-Port USB 3.0 HDMI KVM Switch from StarTech lets you control four HDMI computers with a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It offers a built-in 3-port USB 3.0 hub that's separate from your HID keyboard and mouse, so you can share USB peripheral devices between each connected computer and avoid the expense of separate equipment. The USB 3.0 hub automatically switches your connected USB devices to the selected computer, saving you the hassle of disconnecting and reconnecting your peripherals. With support for USB 3.0, you can achieve data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s. This interface is suitable for quickly transferring large amounts of data to external USB 3.0 drives.

Offering support for up to 1080p resolution, this 4-port HDMI KVM switch has the ability to drive HDMI displays with ease, making it suitable for graphical applications that require high-resolution video support. It features auxiliary 3.5mm audio ports that enable you to share independent analog audio, from each of your connected computers, with your desktop speaker set. Independent audio, along with 1080p HDMI video, gives you full multimedia control between different computers, making this KVM suitable for professional applications such as video and sound design or editing.

• Easily share peripheral devices using the built-in USB 3.0 hub

• Full multimedia control with separate 3.5mm auxiliary support

• No software or drivers required

• Independent HID keyboard and mouse ports

• Using the 1 RU rackmount bracket, the KVM can be rack-mounted to your server rack

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would I be able to convert the feed from an Camera with an HDMI cable to the USB 3.0 while keeping the resolution?

A: I do not know. The product is advertised to convert from USB 3 to HDMI with no indication that it can convert in the other direction (other than, presumably, for basic device communication). You need to ask the manufacturer.

Q: 2. Will this work on a 2017 5K iMac with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and an external 1920x1080 HDMI display?

A: Yes, you should have no issues connecting to a 1080 display.

Q: 3. can it read UHS-ii cards?

A: While a UHS-II card can be used in this reader, there will be reduced speed.

Q: 4. How is bus power handled with the hub? Can either or both USB3 ports simultaneously support portable drives which can only run on bus power?

A: Sorry about the late response. Yes, Ive had a portable hard drive connected to it and it was powered fine. I havent tried more than one plus the HDMI. Ill post it when I have problems but so far so good.

Q: 5. Can I plug a microSDHC card directly into this device? Thank you!

A: Yes, definitely you can. The connection is really good!

Q: 6. is this a thunderbolt 2 or 3 connector?

A: This is a Thunderbolt 3 compatible adapter.

Q: 7. Can this media cardreader (for digital cameras )be erased or reformated so that the camera card can be used again ?

A: The StarTech USB 3.0 Flash Memory Multi-Card Reader/Writer with USB-C has slots for different kinds of memory cards. It does not have memory and cannot be formatted. The memory card is removed from the camera and is placed in the card reader to download the files to your computer. You should always format the memory card in your camera.

Q: 8. Will this work on a PC running Windows 10 or current Mac Operating systems?

A: As mentioned by the manufacturer, this reader is compatible with PCs running Windows 10 or Mac computers running the most current Mac OS.

Q: 9. Will this work with an Ipad Pro?

A: No, this is a USB-C connection. You will need a Lightning connection to use on any iOS device.

Q: 10. Will this work with the Google Pixel 2 XL?

A: We have not tested in this capacity, but I would imagine it would for the SDXC Card Reader, but the Pixel 2 XL does not support video out, so the HDMI will not work.