Share four separate USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, hard drive, and more between two USB Type-A or USB Type-C computers with the 2x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch from IOGEAR. Users can switch between devices with push-button switching and USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s are supported. Also featured is over overcurrent protection, for damage caused by sudden current changes, and hot-plugging support, which allows computers to be connected and removed without needing to power them down. Included is a USB Type-C to Type-A cable and protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty.

Share 4 USB Devices Between 2 Computers    USB 3.0 Transfer Speeds of up to 5 Gb/s    Push-Button Switching Between Computers    LED Shows the Active Computer    Overcurrent Protection    Connect/Remove Systems via Hot-Plugging    Includes USB Type-C to Type-A Cable

Share four separate USB 3.0 devices between two computers

Connect a USB Type-C Windows or Mac system using the included USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter cable

Easy push-button switching between computers

Supports data transfer rates of up to 5 Gb/s

LED indicates which computer is active

Features over-current protection

Connect or remove computers via hot-plugging without powering down

Connect optional micro-USB cable to support additional power (up to 2.5W via a USB 2.0 port or up to 4.5W via a USB 3.0 port)

Share your existing USB Type-A peripheral devices with USB Type-C systems with the included USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter cable.

The Peripheral Sharing Switch is well-suited for small office and home office users since it not only saves users from purchasing duplicate peripherals, it also creates a space-saving, productive work environment.

The Switch offers USB 3.0 data transfer rate of up to 5 Gb/s to support high-bandwidth devices such as hard drives, high-resolution webcams, and much more. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the Switch to use it as a simple USB dock or limited KM switch to serve as a simple means of controlling two computers with a single control center.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. if I have my desktop connected to PC A, and my work laptop hooked to PC B - can the USB peripheral port be connected to a USB hub? I would like to switch my keyboard, mouse and usb headphones between the two

A: Yes, the Sabrent USB 3.0 Sharing Switch BH #SAUSBSW30 supports a USB hub.

Q: 2. Does it work with M1 Max Macbook (A) , and PC as (B) ?

A: Yes, this Sabrent USB 3.0 Sharing Switch will work between a Mac and Windows PC.

Q: 3. Is this USB switch bidirectional, For eaxmple will it route data from a scanner to either of two computers hooked up to it?

A: Correct, the IOGEAR 2x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch will allow you to connect a scanner to either computer.

Q: 4. Can I have PC A as my desktop, and PC B as my laptop, and have a USB HUB as in the USB port? There is only one, and I want to share my keyboard, mouse, and usb headphones.

A: That could work but this item only has 2 x USB Type-B USB 3.1 for devices so one of the items would be left out. Besides that it would work perfectly for this purpose.

Q: 5. Will this work with linux?

A: No, this IOGEAR USB Type-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter is not compatible with Linux.

Q: 6. Will work in 1920 x 1080..?

A: IOGEAR says: Yes the GTC3DHD will work at 1920x1080 as well as 4K. Thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Does it work with LED keyboards and LED mice? I have one switch that I cannot use because it cannot power my mouse and keyboard.

A: We have not tested the IOGEAR 2x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch for this scenario.

Q: 9. Will this work in Windows 10?

A: Yes it will. This is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10.

Q: 10. Does it work on Xbox one

A: IOGEAR says : The GUS402 Should work with the XBOX , It was tested here . Thank you for choosing IOGEAR