TRENDnet
TRENDnet TK-U404 4-Port USB 3.1 KVM Switch
Share keyboard, mouse and storage across four computers with driverless USB 3.1 switching and backwards compatibility
- TypeSwitches
- Features• 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A) ports for PC connections • 4 x
- Weight1.6000
- Share four computers over one USB 3.1 hub
- Connect keyboards, mice and drives via four USB 3.1 ports
- Works with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices
- Driverless setup means instant switching between systems
- Powered through USB Micro-B with no external adapter needed
Four-computer USB 3.1 sharing switch
The TRENDnet TK-U404 lets four computers share a single set of USB peripherals. It presents four upstream USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports for the host PCs and four downstream Type-A ports for devices such as keyboards, mice, flash drives or scanners. A Micro-B port supplies bus power so no external adapter is needed. The unit is driverless and works with Windows and Mac systems.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 bandwidth ceiling
Each port operates at the USB 3.1 Gen 1 signalling rate of 5 Gbps, shared among whatever devices are active at the moment. The switch is backwards compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 peripherals, so older kit will connect but run at its own lower speed. Total throughput cannot exceed the single 5 Gbps upstream link, so heavy simultaneous transfers from multiple drives will queue.
Four upstream ports fixed
The switch provides exactly four computer ports and four peripheral ports; it cannot be expanded or cascaded to support more hosts. Buyers who need to share devices across five or more computers will need a different solution. The included cabling covers the four PC connections, and the 1.6 kg unit sits on the desktop without rack mounting.
Highlights
- Share four computers over one USB 3.1 hub
- Connect keyboards, mice and drives via four USB 3.1 ports
- Works with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices
- Driverless setup means instant switching between systems
- Powered through USB Micro-B with no external adapter needed
Specifications
| Brand | TRENDnet |
|---|---|
| Model | TK-U404 |
| Type | Switches |
| Features | • 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A) ports for PC connections • 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A) ports for peripheral devices • 1 x Micro-B USB port for power • Simple setup with a driverless installation • Powered via USB – no external power adapter required • Required cabling included • Backwards compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 devices • Compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems • LED indicator shows active computer • 2 Year TRENDnet Manufacturer’s Protection |
| Weight | 1.6000 |
| Shipping weight | 0.54 kg |
| Package size | 221 × 132 × 91 mm |
Questions about this item
How many computers can I connect to the TK-U404 at once?
The TK-U404 provides four USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports for PC connections, so you can link up to four computers simultaneously.
What real-world speed will I see from the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on this switch?
USB 3.1 Gen 1 runs at 5 Gbps; actual throughput depends on the connected drives and host controllers, but the switch itself does not reduce that ceiling.
Does the Micro-B power port limit which USB standard I can use?
The Micro-B port only supplies power to the switch; all four upstream and four downstream ports remain full USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A connections with backward compatibility to USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1.
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