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Black KVM adapter with VGA and Mini DisplayPort connectors and USB cable

STARTECH

STARTECH NOTECONS02-VGA-MDP KVM Cable

SKU CH-07BE-C1A9Y MPN NOTECONS02-VGA-MDP

Connects a laptop to a VGA KVM console for crash-cart control and file transfer

  • Portable crash-cart adapter for headless servers
  • Combines VGA video and USB control in one cable
  • Includes Mini DisplayPort to VGA converter dongle
  • Supports file transfer and video capture over USB
  • TAA-compliant for government procurement needs

Portable Crash Cart Adapter

The StarTech NOTECONS02-VGA-MDP is a portable crash cart adapter that lets an IT technician connect a laptop directly to a headless server or rack-mounted appliance using VGA or Mini DisplayPort video inputs. It provides immediate keyboard, video and mouse control plus file transfer and video capture without requiring network access or a dedicated console.

Suited for data-centre and server-room maintenance

This adapter suits administrators who need a compact, bus-powered KVM solution for rapid troubleshooting, BIOS-level access or OS installation on equipment that lacks a permanent monitor and keyboard. It is not for users who require multi-port switching, remote-over-IP management or support for digital video interfaces such as HDMI or DisplayPort.

Behaviour under sustained session loads

The device draws power from the host laptop USB port and maintains a stable video link during extended diagnostic sessions or large file transfers. With no active cooling or external supply, thermal throttling is not a factor, though very long captures are limited by the host system resources and the single-channel USB 2.0 bandwidth available to the adapter.

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Price $424.99
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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size300 × 165 × 53 mm

Questions about this item

What video output must the target server provide for the adapter to display its console?

The target server needs a VGA video output so the Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA converter can pass the signal to the laptop.

Will the USB Mini-B port on the adapter work with a server that only has USB-A ports?

Yes, the included USB-A-to-USB-Mini-B cable connects the adapter to a standard USB-A port on the server.

How can I confirm the adapter is capturing video correctly after connecting it?

Open the console software on the laptop; a live VGA feed from the server should appear in the capture window.

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