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Compact USB 3.0 bi-directional switch box with button and LEDs plus two A-to-A cables

GCROWN

GCROWN USB 3.0 Switch Selector 1 in 2 Out Bi-Directional KVM Switch

SKU CH-V3TB-DZN5Q

A bi-directional USB 3.0 switch shares one peripheral between two computers with one-click switching and 5 Gbps data rates

  • Product typeKVM Switch
  • Share one USB device between two computers with a single click
  • Transfer data at up to 5Gbps with USB 3.0 backward compatible to 2.0 and 1.1
  • Reduce cable clutter by sharing peripherals like printers or keyboards across two systems
  • Works driver-free on Windows, Mac OS and Linux with LED status indicators
  • Includes two 3.3ft A-to-A cables for immediate setup

One Device Two Computers

The GCROWN USB 3.0 Switch Selector lets a single peripheral such as a printer, scanner, keyboard or mouse serve two computers with a single button press. It is aimed at home-office users and small teams who want to reduce cable clutter without installing extra software. The unit works driver-free on Windows, Mac OS and Linux, and LEDs indicate which system is active.

5Gbps USB 3.0 Bandwidth

The switch passes data at up to 5Gbps and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. The supplier advises against using it for mass-storage devices such as hard drives, flash drives or memory cards. For reliable operation the host cables should be the 1.1 m leads supplied and peripheral cables kept under 1.8 m.

Hub Expansion Ready

A USB hub can be plugged into the shared port so multiple peripherals switch together, freeing additional ports on each computer. The bi-directional design also allows one computer to access two separate devices, giving flexibility for mixed workflows. No external power supply is mentioned in the specifications.

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

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Product typeKVM Switch

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 rating mean when I connect a printer or keyboard?

The 5 Gbps ceiling is the USB 3.0 interface maximum; real-world throughput for printers, keyboards or mice will be far lower and limited by the peripheral itself, not the switch.

Which USB standard does the switch use and what does it limit?

It uses USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1; the standard caps the theoretical bandwidth at 5 Gbps and the recommended host cable length at 1 m.

What cable lengths and port types are needed to install it?

Two USB A-to-A cables (3.3 ft each) are included for the computers; keep the peripheral cable under 1.8 m and plug into the single downstream USB A port.

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