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Black KVM adapter with VGA and Mini DisplayPort connectors and USB cable

STARTECH

STARTECH NOTECONS02-VGA-MDP KVM Cable

SKU CH-07BE-C1A9Y MPN NOTECONS02-VGA-MDP

Connects a laptop to a VGA KVM console for crash-cart control and file transfer

  • Portable crash-cart adapter for headless servers
  • Combines VGA video and USB control in one cable
  • Includes Mini DisplayPort to VGA converter dongle
  • Supports file transfer and video capture over USB
  • TAA-compliant for government procurement needs

Portable Crash Cart Adapter

The StarTech NOTECONS02-VGA-MDP is a portable crash cart adapter that lets an IT technician connect a laptop directly to a headless server or rack-mounted appliance using VGA or Mini DisplayPort video inputs. It provides immediate keyboard, video and mouse control plus file transfer and video capture without requiring network access or a dedicated console.

Suited for data-centre and server-room maintenance

This adapter suits administrators who need a compact, bus-powered KVM solution for rapid troubleshooting, BIOS-level access or OS installation on equipment that lacks a permanent monitor and keyboard. It is not for users who require multi-port switching, remote-over-IP management or support for digital video interfaces such as HDMI or DisplayPort.

Behaviour under sustained session loads

The device draws power from the host laptop USB port and maintains a stable video link during extended diagnostic sessions or large file transfers. With no active cooling or external supply, thermal throttling is not a factor, though very long captures are limited by the host system resources and the single-channel USB 2.0 bandwidth available to the adapter.

Highlights

  • Portable crash-cart adapter for headless servers
  • Combines VGA video and USB control in one cable
  • Includes Mini DisplayPort to VGA converter dongle
  • Supports file transfer and video capture over USB
  • TAA-compliant for government procurement needs

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What video output must the target server provide for the adapter to display its console?

The target server needs a VGA video output so the Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA converter can pass the signal to the laptop.

Will the USB Mini-B port on the adapter work with a server that only has USB-A ports?

Yes, the included USB-A-to-USB-Mini-B cable connects the adapter to a standard USB-A port on the server.

How can I confirm the adapter is capturing video correctly after connecting it?

Open the console software on the laptop; a live VGA feed from the server should appear in the capture window.

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