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Compact rectangular box with blue USB ports, white LEDs, and a small wired remote selector

ATEN

ATEN US234 2-port USB 3.0 KVM switch

SKU CH-8J1R-AX9VJ MPN US234

Lets two computers share four USB 3.0 devices, switched via a remote selector with LED indication and optional micro-USB power

  • PC connections2 x USB Type B Femal (Blue)
  • Console ports4 x USB Type A Female (Blue)
  • Status lightsSelected: 2 (White)
  • Temperature range0ºC to 40ºC(32ºF to 104ºF)
  • Humidity range0% to 80%,Non-Condensing
  • Power requirementsPower (Optional): 1 x USB micro B Female (Black)
  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameATEN
Model nameUS234
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
PC connections2 x USB Type B Femal (Blue)
Console ports4 x USB Type A Female (Blue)
USB supportWith USB support
Power
Power requirementsPower (Optional): 1 x USB micro B Female (Black)
Size & build
Product dimensions1.06 in × 3.66 in × 3.69 in
Product weight0.26 lb (0.12 kg)
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size198 × 165 × 74 mm
In the box
In the box1 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
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0ºC to 40ºC(32ºF to 104ºF)
Humidity range0% to 80%,Non-Condensing
More details
Status lightsSelected: 2 (White)

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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