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Compact rectangular USB 2.0 sharing switch with glossy black finish and illuminated button

ATEN

ATEN US4224 2×4 USB 2.0 sharing switch 60 MB/s

SKU CH-KK6X-YDBB8

A compact USB 2.0 switch lets two computers share four peripherals with one-button switching at 60 MB/s

  • Share four USB devices between two computers with one-button switching
  • 60 MB/s USB 2.0 transfer speed for fast peripheral performance
  • Portable bus-powered design with optional USB-C auxiliary power for demanding devices
  • Supports keyboards, mice, printers, cameras, headsets, flash drives and graphic tablets
  • Compatible with PC and Mac workstations, desktops and notebooks

Two-computer USB 2.0 sharing switch

The ATEN US4224 lets two computers share four USB 2.0 peripherals at up to 60 MB/s. A single button swaps keyboard, mouse, printer, camera or other devices between the connected PCs or Macs. Bus power starts the switch automatically when a host is attached.

Check host ports and peripheral power

Each computer needs a free USB Type-A port for the upstream cables. High-draw devices such as bus-powered drives may need the auxiliary USB-C power input connected to an adapter. Verify that your peripherals are USB 2.0 compatible before connecting.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The unit has no fan and runs silently on bus power alone. With the optional USB-C supply attached it stays cool during continuous peripheral switching. Power draw scales with the attached devices and the host ports' current limits.

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Questions about this item

What USB peripherals can I connect to the ATEN US4224 and do I need a separate power supply?

The switch provides four USB Type-A ports for keyboards, mice, speakers, cameras, flash drives, printers, graphic tablets or headsets. It is bus-powered from the connected computers; an auxiliary USB-C port accepts an optional power adapter for high-draw devices.

How do I decide between sharing four peripherals across two computers versus another configuration?

The US4224 is a fixed 2×4 switch: it links exactly two host systems to the same four USB 2.0 peripherals. If you need more hosts or more downstream ports, a different model is required.

What does the 60 MB/s rating mean when I plug in a flash drive or external SSD?

60 MB/s is the maximum USB 2.0 bulk-endpoint throughput. Real-world transfer speeds will be lower and depend on the drive, cable quality and host controller.

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