StarTech.com 4-Port KM Switch with Mouse Roaming USB Switch for Keyboard/Mouse 3 P4A20132-KM-SWITCH

Control up to four computers with a single keyboard and mouseThis Keyboard and Mouse (KM) Switch enables switching a single keyboard and mouse between multiple computers using mouse roaming, allowing users to seamlessly move the cursor across multiple screens (i.e., one monitor per computer).Mouse RoamingSwitch between computers by moving the mouse between monitors, without the need for hotkeys or physical buttons, enabling uninterrupted workflow and increased efficiency. Hotkey and push-button switching are universally compatible. Mouse Roaming is supported by most major desktop operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.Preset Monitor LayoutsTo accommodate various physical monitor setups, there are six preset display configurations available. This allows for smooth mouse movement across host monitors.Thoughtful DesignHotkeys enable listening to audio from one computer while controlling another. USB audio and 3.5mm pass-through are available, and LEDs provide visual port selection status, while an audible buzzer confirms hotkey selection.Note: On computers with multiple monitors connected, mouse/keyboard operation is limited to the primary displayThe StarTech.com Advantage

Features


MOUSE ROAMING: Instantly switch computers by moving the mouse between monitors, without the need for hotkeys or physical buttons, enabling uninterrupted workflow and increased efficiency; Hotkey and push-button switching options are also available


SCREEN LAYOUT PRESETS: Monitor layouts controlled via hotkeys are designed to accommodate a variety of physical monitor setups, allowing for seamless mouse movement across host monitors; 6 different preset display configurations available


USB CONNECTIVITY: Supports up to three USB Human Interface Device (HID) peripherals and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) devices; Ideal for environments such as control rooms, security facilities, server rooms, and financial operations


THOUGHTFUL DESIGN: Independent audio switching allows users to listen to audio from one computer while controlling another; USB audio and 3.5mm pass-through available; LEDs provide visual port selection status; Audible buzzer for hotkey confirmation


UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Mouse Roaming is supported by most major desktop operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux; Hotkey and push-button switching are OS independent; Works with all hardware platforms including Intel and AMD



Design


Push button

Yes


Mean time between failures (MTBF)
6000 h


Product colour

Black


Hot keys

Yes


LED indicators

Yes



Weight & dimensions


Height

34 mm


Width
0 mm


Depth

220 mm


Weight

800 g



Packaging content


Quick installation guide

Yes



Logistics data


Master (outer) case width

613 mm


Master (outer) case height

302 mm


Products per master (outer) case

6 pc(s)


Master (outer) case length

510 mm



Sustainability


Sustainability compliance

Yes


Sustainability certificates

RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)



Other features


IP control

No



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 °C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 80


Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 60 °C



Ports & interfaces


Number of computers controlled

4


USB 3．2 Gen 1 (3．1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity

4


Audio connections

Yes


USB 3．2 Gen 1 (3．1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity

2


Keyboard port type

USB


Headphone outputs

6


Number of microphone inputs

1


Console ports

3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, USB A


Mouse port type

USB


DC-in jack

Yes


USB 2．0 Type-A hub ports quantity

3



Performance


Chipset

GL3523


Data transfer rate (max)

5 Gbit/s


HD type

Not supported



Power


AC input voltage
0 - 240 V


External power adapter

Yes


Output voltage
V


Power plug type

Type M


Input current

0.6 A


Compatible power plug types

AU, EU, UK, US


Output current

5 A



Display


Built-in display

No


On Screen Display (OSD)

No



Packaging data


Package height

63 mm


Package depth

245 mm


Package width

295 mm


Package weight
0 g