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Compact silver aluminium KVM switch with two attached USB cables and a blue LED button

Explus-C

Explus-C USB 3.0 Bi-Directional KVM Switch 2 in 1 Out / 1 in 2 Out Aluminium 2×4.9ft Cables

SKU CH-49QS-CSS8R

Bi-directional USB 3.0 switch shares one peripheral between two computers or two devices on one computer at 5 Gbps with one-button switching and blue LED indication

  • Product typeKVM Switch
  • Share one USB 3.0 device between two computers with a single button press
  • Switch two USB peripherals on one computer without unplugging cables
  • Transfer data at up to 5Gbps with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Driver-free operation on Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Chrome OS
  • Durable aluminium housing resists fingerprints and aids heat dissipation

USB 3.0 Bi-Directional KVM Switch

The Explus-C KVM switch lets two computers share a single USB 3.0 peripheral or lets one computer toggle between two USB devices. A single button on the aluminium chassis swaps the active connection instantly. No external power adapter or driver installation is required. Blue LEDs show which system is currently connected.

Check USB ports and cable reach before ordering

Each computer must provide a standard USB Type-A port for the included 4.9ft cables. The switch handles data only and does not pass video or HDMI signals. Verify that the peripherals you plan to share are USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1 devices. The unit draws power from the host ports so no mains socket is needed.

Bundled 4.9ft cables enable immediate setup

Two 4.9ft USB 3.0 cables are supplied so both computers can be connected straight out of the box. The aluminium housing resists fingerprints and helps dissipate heat during extended use. Plug-and-play support across Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS, Linux and Chrome OS means no software configuration is required.

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

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Product typeKVM Switch

Questions about this item

Does the Explus-C USB 3.0 KVM switch include cables or must I buy them separately?

Two 4.9ft USB 3.0 cables are included in the box, so no separate purchase is needed for a standard two-computer setup.

Should I choose the 2-in-1-out or 1-in-2-out mode for sharing a single printer between two PCs?

Use the 2-in-1-out mode; it lets two computers share one USB 3.0 peripheral such as a printer with a single button press.

Will the 5Gbps headline speed be reached when I connect an external SSD through this switch?

The switch supports up to 5Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1; actual throughput depends on the connected drive and host controller.

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