Universal Serial Bus (USB) port technology has emerged in response to the proliferation of external peripheral devices (digital cameras, removable drives, etc.), that are increasingly being connected to the latest generation of PCs. USB behaves in a similar fashion to conventional bus ports (i.e., serial, parallel, PS/2), but since it does not require any IRQs, more devices can be attached to the system, and the problem of IRQ conflict is eliminated. ATEN's US401 4 Port USB Manual Switch allows up to four PCs and/or Macs to share the use of a single USB peripheral device (printer, modem, etc.), on a one-at-a-time basis. The active computer is selected by means of an electronic push button switch that cycles among all of the ones that are connected. Connect one of our hubs to the downstream ports to increase the number of devices to share between computers.
Manufacturer
Aten Technologies
Manufacturer Part Number
US401
Manufacturer Website Address
www.aten-usa.com
Brand Name
Aten
Product Name
US401 4 Port USB Manual Switch
Product Type
USB Switch
Technical Information
Host Interface
USB
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 12Mbps USB 1.1
Connectivity Technology
Cable -
Platform Support
PC Mac
Interfaces/Ports
Ports
4 x 4-pin Type B USB 1.1 - USB 1 x 4-pin Type A USB 1.1 - USB
Power Description
Power Source
Bus Powered
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor
External Hot-pluggable
Dimensions
3" Height x 3.6" Width x 1" Depth
Shipping Dimensions
4.4" Height x 3.75" Width x 1.5" Depth
Weight
0.2 lb
Shipping Weight
0.3 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
US401 4 Port USB Manual Switch
Users sheet
Warranty card
Additional Information
LED Status Indicators
Case: Plastic
Port Selection: Pushbutton
System Requirements
Available USB port
Total cable length cannot exceed 12 ft. (6 ft. to switch, 6 ft. from switch)
