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Compact rectangular USB 3.0 sharing switch with two front buttons and multiple ports

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U359-002 2-Port USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

SKU CH-ERWT-XJFHA

Share a printer, scanner, hard drive or webcam between two computers with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 up to 5 Gbps and one-touch switching

  • Share one USB peripheral between two computers
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfers data at up to 5 Gbps
  • One-touch button switches active computer instantly
  • Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices for legacy support
  • Plug-and-play setup requires no software installation

Two-computer peripheral sharing

The Tripp Lite U359-002 lets two computers share a single USB printer, scanner, hard drive, webcam or other peripheral. A manual button on the unit toggles control between the connected systems. No software or drivers are required for operation.

Replaces cable swapping

The switch removes the need to physically unplug and reconnect a USB device when moving between two workstations. The jump is worth it when both computers need regular access to the same peripheral and downtime from cable changes disrupts workflow.

Limited to 5 Gbps shared bandwidth

The USB 3.0 interface caps total throughput at 5 Gbps, which both computers divide when the active port transfers data. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices works, but legacy peripherals operate at their native slower speeds. High-bandwidth devices such as fast external SSDs will saturate the link.

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Price $44.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

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Brand nameTripp Lite

Questions about this item

What USB cable type does the Tripp Lite U359-002 need to connect to each computer?

Use a standard USB 3.0 Type-B cable from each computer to the switch upstream ports, and a USB 3.0 Type-A cable from the switch downstream port to the shared peripheral.

Which step do users often miss when installing the U359-002 sharing switch?

Connect the peripheral to the single downstream port first, then link both computers to the upstream ports; the button only toggles after all three cables are seated.

What part of the U359-002 is most likely to wear out and need replacement?

The mechanical push-button selector is the only moving part; after many switching cycles it can become stiff, at which point the whole switch is replaced.

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