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Small rectangular USB 3.0 sharing switch with one button and two LED lights

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Plugable Technologies USB3-SWITCH2 USB 3.0 Sharing Switch USB A to USB A

SKU CH-N42B-N7R4H MPN USB3-SWITCH2

Shares one USB 3.0 device or hub between two computers with a single button press and no drivers needed

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • One-button toggle shares a USB device between two computers
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no drivers for the switch itself
  • Works with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices or hubs
  • LED indicators show which computer currently controls the shared device
  • Includes two 3.3 ft USB A-to-B cables for host connections

Simple Device Sharing

The Plugable USB 3.0 Sharing Switch lets two computers take turns controlling one USB device or hub with a single button press. It works with Windows, Mac or Linux without needing drivers for the switch itself, making it a practical tool for multi-system workspaces. The compact design saves desk space while providing a straightforward way to share peripherals.

Capacity and Headroom

The switch supports USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices through its single downstream port and two upstream ports. Connections to the host computers should stay under 1.8 metres to maintain reliable operation. It cannot support USB-C or Thunderbolt docks that rely on Power Delivery or Alt Mode video, so those setups will need a different solution.

Build Integration

Two USB A to B cables measuring 3.3 feet each are included for connecting the switch to your computers. The device draws power from the host ports and uses LED indicators to show which system currently has control. Any attached peripherals still require their own drivers on each operating system, but the switch adds no software overhead.

How it compares

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Price $21.99
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Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Will the USB3-SWITCH2 let me share a USB 3.0 hub between a modern PC and an older machine that only has USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the switch works with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices or hubs, so a USB 2.0 host can share the same peripheral.

How can I confirm the switch has handed control to the second computer after I press the button?

Two LED status lights on the unit show which connected computer currently has access to the shared device.

Does the package include the cables needed to connect both computers, or must I buy them separately?

Two USB A to B cables, each 3.3 ft (1 m) long, are included in the box.

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