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Black USB crash cart adapter with integrated VGA and USB cables, compact dongle form factor

Explus-C

Explus-C USB Crash Cart Adapter KVM Switch (NOTECONS02) Black

SKU CH-FPD6-KCCZ1

Turns a laptop into a portable crash cart for headless servers with BIOS-level control, file transfer, 1920 x 1200 60Hz video capture and no external power needed

  • Product typeKVM Switch
  • Turn your laptop into a portable crash cart for servers and kiosks
  • Gain instant BIOS-level control without installing any server-side software
  • Transfer files and capture 1920 x 1200 60Hz video for faster troubleshooting
  • Operate without an AC outlet using server-side USB power
  • Carry the pocket-sized adapter in a laptop bag with no extra accessories

Portable Crash Cart Adapter

The Explus-C USB crash cart adapter turns a laptop into a portable KVM console for headless systems such as rack servers, PCs, ATMs and kiosks. It connects through an integrated USB cable to the laptop and combined USB and VGA cables to the target device. No server-side software is required for BIOS-level control. The pocket-sized unit draws power from the server-side USB port, eliminating the need for an AC outlet.

Video Capture at 1920 x 1200 60Hz

The built-in software captures video at 1920 x 1200 resolution at 60Hz and takes screenshots for documentation. File transfer between the laptop and the target system is supported for moving logs, patches or firmware images. The adapter handles routine troubleshooting tasks including BIOS configuration, OS installation and recovery operations. It is not suited for graphical workloads that demand higher resolutions or refresh rates beyond the capture specification.

VGA and USB Interface Limits

The adapter relies on a VGA video connection and USB for keyboard, mouse and power, so it only works with target systems that provide those ports. It cannot connect to headless servers lacking VGA output or USB host ports. The single-port design manages one target at a time and does not support switching between multiple systems. Administrators needing multi-port KVM switching or digital video interfaces such as HDMI or DisplayPort will need a different solution.

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Price $461.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

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Product typeKVM Switch

Questions about this item

Will this adapter let me control an older rack server that only has VGA and USB ports from my modern laptop?

Yes, the adapter connects to any PC or device with a VGA and USB port, giving you instant BIOS-level control without server-side software.

How can I verify the video capture is running at the correct resolution after I connect?

The built-in software captures video at 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz, so you can confirm the feed matches that resolution on screen.

Does the package include everything needed to start troubleshooting, or do I need a separate power supply?

The adapter is powered from the server-side USB connection and includes an integrated USB cable and VGA cable, so no AC outlet or extra accessories are required.

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