Ports & interfaces
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
StarTech.com 2 Port 2-to-1 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch – USB Powered - 2x1 USB Peripheral Switch - 2 Port USB Switch
Share a single USB 3.0 device between two different computers<br/><br/>The USB221SS 2-to-1 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch lets you share a single USB 3.0 peripheral with 2 different computer systems, avoiding the cost of purchasing duplicate peripherals or the hassle of swapping cables from one system to another.<br/><br/>The USB sharing switch delivers speed and flexibility, with simple push-button controls for switching between computers, and support for SuperSpeed USB bandwidth (up to 5 Gbps) ensuring fast data transfers to/from your shared peripheral device. The switch is also backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 (480Mbps, 12Mbps respectively), so you don't have to worry about your computer or older peripherals not performing.<br/><br/>The 2-port USB switch can also be connected to a USB hub, to expand the number of devices you can share between the two connected systems, or to a USB drive enclosure or docking station, for a shared external storage solution.<br/><br/>The switch features a compact design that takes up minimal desk space and is USB-powered, so it doesn't require an AC wall outlet. <br/><br/>Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.<br/><br/>The StarTech.com Advantage<br/><br/>- Reduce operating costs by sharing peripheral devices<br/>- Save time with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rates<br/>- Push-button operation for simple switching