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Small rectangular USB switch box with front button and four ports, plus a separate desktop controller on a 1.5 m cable

Adafruit

Adafruit USB 3.0 Switch 2 Computers 4 Devices Desktop Controller

SKU CH-4ZCX-70CMG

USB 3.0 switch lets two computers share four peripherals at up to 5 Gb/s with a 1.5 m desktop controller and USB-C adapters included

  • Share four USB peripherals between two computers
  • USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gb/s with backward compatibility
  • Works with USB-A and USB-C via included adapters
  • Switch via panel button or 1.5 m desktop controller
  • No external power needed for typical devices

Two-computer USB 3.0 switch

This USB 3.0 selector lets two computers share up to four peripherals such as printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, card readers and flash drives. It supports data transfer up to 5 Gb/s and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. The package includes two USB-A 3.0 host cables and two USB-A to USB-C adapters for connecting laptops or desktops with either port type.

Passive operation with optional power

The switch draws no external power for typical low-draw devices, keeping the desk free of an extra adapter. When high-power peripherals such as mechanical hard drives, USB cameras or RGB keyboards are connected, an optional external supply can be added for stable operation. No fan or active cooling is present, so the unit runs silently.

Desktop controller and front-panel button

A 1.5 m extension cable links the switch to a desktop controller, giving a second way to change the active computer without reaching the main unit. The front panel also has a button for manual switching. Both methods let users move between hosts instantly, reducing cable clutter and wear on ports.

Highlights

  • Share four USB peripherals between two computers
  • USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gb/s with backward compatibility
  • Works with USB-A and USB-C via included adapters
  • Switch via panel button or 1.5 m desktop controller
  • No external power needed for typical devices

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 1.5 m desktop controller to the switch unit?

Plug the controller's cable into the dedicated port on the switch box; the panel button on the unit itself remains active as a second switching method.

When must I add the external power adapter for stable operation?

Connect the adapter when attaching high-power peripherals such as external HDDs, USB cameras or RGB keyboards that exceed bus power limits.

What bandwidth ceiling will I hit first when transferring large files continuously across the four shared ports?

The USB 3.0 interface caps sustained throughput at 5 Gb/s total, shared among all active devices.

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