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Compact rectangular USB crash-cart adapter with integrated VGA and USB cables, matte black rugged housing, LED status lights

STARTECH

STARTECH NOTECONS02X KVM Switch 1920x1200 USB VGA

SKU CH-45M9-E9NYA MPN NOTECONS02X

Turns a laptop into a portable KVM console for servers, ATMs and kiosks with file transfer and video capture up to 1920x1200

  • PC connections1 - USB A (4 pin) Male 1 - VGA (15 pin; High Density D-Sub)
  • Console ports1 - USB Mini-B (5 pin) Female Input
  • Status lights1 - Host/Server Keyboard/Mouse USB Link 1 - Host/Server Vide
  • Power requirementsUSB-Powered
  • Key featuresTurn your laptop into a portable KVM console for accessing s
  • Product dimensions0.9 in × 3.5 in × 4.9 in

Style USB 2.0 File Transfer Rugged

  • Turn your laptop into a portable KVM console for servers and kiosks
  • Transfer files between laptop and connected PC with included software key
  • Capture and record video of on-screen activity at 1920x1200 resolution
  • Rugged crash cart adapter with integrated cables for mobile administrators
  • USB-powered operation requires no external power supply

Portable Server Access

The StarTech NOTECONS02X is a rugged USB crash-cart adapter that converts a laptop into a portable KVM console for servers, ATMs and kiosks. It integrates VGA and USB cables so administrators can control a target machine directly from their laptop screen and keyboard. The device draws power from the host USB port and includes software for file transfer and video capture. Mobile technicians travelling between data centres will find it fits easily in a tool bag.

VGA Resolution Limit

Video output is limited to a maximum of 1920x1200, so modern displays running higher native resolutions will be scaled down or require manual adjustment. The single VGA male connector on the server side and USB Mini-B console input restrict the adapter to one target system at a time with no support for digital video interfaces. Users needing multi-server switching or HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity must choose a different KVM solution.

Plug-and-Play Setup

Installation is driver-based: run the included software key on the laptop, connect the integrated USB A and VGA cables to the server, then link the Mini-B console cable to the adapter. The three LED indicators confirm active keyboard, mouse and video links for quick troubleshooting. The most common issue is missing administrator rights for the initial driver install, which prevents the console from detecting the target server.

How it compares

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Price $417.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameNOTECONS02X
Ports & slots
PC connections1 - USB A (4 pin) Male
1 - VGA (15 pin; High Density D-Sub) Male
Console ports1 - USB Mini-B (5 pin) Female Input
Power
Power requirementsUSB-Powered
Size & build
Product dimensions0.9 in × 3.5 in × 4.9 in
Product weight0.54 lb (0.24 kg)
Shipping weight0.43 kg
Package size305 × 170 × 51 mm
In the box
In the box1 - Rugged crash cart adapter
1 - USB A to Mini-B cable
1 - USB software key
1 - Quick start guide
More details
Status lights1 - Host/Server Keyboard/Mouse USB Link
1 - Host/Server Video (VGA) Link
1 - User Console/USB Link

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Questions about this item

Should I choose this adapter or a multi-port KVM switch for my rack servers?

This is a single-port crash-cart adapter that connects one laptop to one server via USB and VGA; choose it when you need a portable, USB-powered console for occasional access rather than a permanent multi-server KVM switch.

What does the 1920x1200 resolution support mean when I am controlling a server from my laptop?

It means the adapter can capture and display the server's VGA output at up to 1920x1200 on your laptop screen, so you see the server's desktop at its native resolution without scaling artefacts.

How does the USB Mini-B console connection limit what I can do with file transfer and video capture?

The USB Mini-B link carries keyboard, mouse, file-transfer and video-capture data to the laptop; it is USB-powered so it needs no external supply, but bandwidth is limited to USB 2.0 speeds for file copies and capture frame rates.

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