ATEN
ATEN US234 2-port USB 3.0 KVM switch
Lets two computers share four USB 3.0 devices, switched via a remote selector with LED indication and optional micro-USB power
- TypeUSB
- PC Connectors2 x USB Type B Femal (Blue)
- Console Connectors4 x USB Type A Female (Blue)
- LED IndicatorsSelected: 2 (White)
- Temperature0ºC to 40ºC(32ºF to 104ºF)
- Humidity0% to 80%,Non-Condensing
- Share four USB 3.0 peripherals between two computers
- Switch ports instantly with the included remote selector
- USB 3.0 compliant for data rates up to 5 Gbps
- White LEDs show which computer is active at a glance
- Over-current protection safeguards connected devices
Two-computer USB 3.0 peripheral switch
The ATEN US234 lets two computers share four USB 3.0 devices through a single desktop unit. A wired remote selector places the switching button wherever it is most convenient. The switch draws power from the host USB ports and includes an optional micro-USB jack for extra current. Blue USB Type-B upstream and Type-A downstream ports make cable orientation obvious.
Ideal for dual-system desks.
Users who need a keyboard, mouse, printer and external drive to move between two PCs will find the four downstream ports a good fit. The device does not carry video signals, so anyone requiring monitor sharing must look at a KVM with HDMI or DisplayPort. Builds that need more than two computer connections or more than four shared peripherals exceed this unit's capacity.
Four USB 3.0 downstream ports shared across two
This single specification decides whether the switch matches the peripheral count on the desk. If the workflow involves five or more USB devices that must be hot-swapped between the same two computers, the port limit will be a constraint.
Highlights
- Share four USB 3.0 peripherals between two computers
- Switch ports instantly with the included remote selector
- USB 3.0 compliant for data rates up to 5 Gbps
- White LEDs show which computer is active at a glance
- Over-current protection safeguards connected devices
Specifications
| Brand | ATEN |
|---|---|
| Model | US234 |
| Type | USB |
| PC Connectors | 2 x USB Type B Femal (Blue) |
| Console Connectors | 4 x USB Type A Female (Blue) |
| LED Indicators | Selected: 2 (White) |
| Temperature | 0ºC to 40ºC(32ºF to 104ºF) |
| Humidity | 0% to 80%,Non-Condensing |
| Power Features | Power (Optional): 1 x USB micro B Female (Black) |
| USB Features | with USB support |
| Features | Enables 2 computers to share 4 USB 3.0 devices Simple port selection via remote port selector for convenient switch placement USB 3.0 compliant, supporting data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps LEDs indicates which computer is active Over-current protection Multiplatform support - Windows, Linux and Mac Bus-powered Micro USB power jack for additional power supply Hot pluggable, no driver or software required |
| Dimensions | 1.06" x 3.66" x 3.69" |
| Weight | 0.26 lb. |
| Package Contents | 1 x US234 2-Port USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Device 2 x USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A Cables 1 x Remote Port Selector 1 x User Instructions |
| Shipping weight | 0.50 kg |
| Package size | 198 × 165 × 74 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the remote port selector or the white LED indicators need replacing after a few years of daily switching?
The remote port selector is a passive mechanical button and the two white LEDs are solid-state; neither has a rated lifespan or a user-replaceable module in the specifications.
What throughput ceiling appears first when both computers push large files through the four USB 3.1 Gen1 ports simultaneously?
The switch is USB 3.1 Gen1 compliant at 5 Gbps, so the shared 5 Gbps upstream link to the active computer becomes the bottleneck before any individual port limit is reached.
Does the unit get hot or draw enough power to need the optional micro-USB supply when running all day with bus power only?
Operating temperature is rated 0 °C to 40 °C and the device is bus-powered; the micro-USB jack is only required if connected peripherals exceed the host port's current capability.
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