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2-Port USB 2.0 Peripheral Switch

US221A

The US221A is a 2-port USB 2.0 Peripheral Switch that allows up to 2 computers to share the use of a single USB peripheral device (such as a printer, scanner,

Features

  • Enables two computers to share a single USB peripheral device
  • Simple port selection via pushbuttons, configuration utility, or Auto Switch function
  • Auto Switch Function - no need for print server
  • USB 2.0 compliant
  • Supports transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
  • Multiplatform support - Windows and Mac
  • LED indicators display port focus
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Bus-powered
  • Hot pluggable
  • Buzzer indicates switching between computers
  • Supports multifunction printers *The Auto Switch Function may be disabled if your operating system is Windows 8.1 or lower with a USB 3.0 driver installed

Specifications

Console Connections
2
Port Selection
Pushbuttons, Software, Auto Switch

Connectors

Computer
2 x USB Type B
Device
1 x USB Type A

LEDs

Devices
1 (Orange)
Selected
2 (Green)
Switches
1 x Pushbutton
Power
USB Bus Powered

Environmental

Operating Temperature
0–40˚C
Storage Temperature
-20–60˚C
Humidity
0–80% RH, Non-condensing

Physical Properties

Housing
Plastic
Weight
0.06 kg ( 0.13 lb )
Dimensions (L x W x H)
7.18 x 6.58 x 2.44 cm (2.83 x 2.59 x 0.96 in.)
Note
For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.

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