StarTechcom Switch USB421HS User Manual

4-to-1 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch  
USB421HS  
*actual product may vary from photos  
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Manual Revision: 09/20/2012  
 
Table of Contents  
Introduction............................................................................................1  
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1  
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1  
Installation ..............................................................................................2  
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2  
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 2  
Software Installation (Windows only)................................................................................................ 3  
How to Use ..............................................................................................3  
Switching ..................................................................................................................................................... 3  
Specifications..........................................................................................4  
Technical Support ..................................................................................5  
Warranty Information............................................................................5  
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Introduction  
The USB421HS 4-to-1 USB Switch Box allows for a USB 2.0 device to be shared with  
up to 4 different computer systems, without having to disconnect and reconnect the  
cabling every time. Push-button controls makes switching between computers quick  
and easy, with additional keyboard hot-key switching and Windows® based software  
also available.  
With no external power adapter required, and with its compact design, the USB 2.0  
data switch takes up very little space and is easily portable. Backed by a StarTech.com  
2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.  
Packaging Contents  
USB421HS switch  
2 x USB cable  
Software Installation CD  
Instruction Manual  
System Requirements  
USB enabled computer systems with an available USB port  
Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or Apple® Mac OS®  
10.4/10.5/10.6, or Linux®  
NOTE: Switching AP software is only Windows compatible  
Port Selection  
LED / Button  
USB type B  
USB connector  
(to device)  
connector  
(to computer)  
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Installation  
Hardware Installation  
1. Using standard USB A-to-B cables, connect each computer to the numbered ports  
on the switch.  
2. Connect the USB peripheral to share into the side USB port on the switch.  
Driver Installation  
The USB Sharing Switch does not require special drivers to work. Drivers for the USB  
peripheral device still need to be installed, if necessary.  
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Software Installation (Windows only)  
The Switching AP software allows for switching the USB peripheral between ports/  
computers without physical access to the switch.  
1. Upon starting Windows, insert the included Software Installation CD into the  
computer’s CD/DVD drive.  
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch  
the Software installation screen. If not,  
open “My Computerand right-click on  
the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted  
into and select “AutoPlayor run the  
setup.exe file on the CD.  
3. Proceed through the installation wizard  
until completed. Once completed,  
there should be a small icon in the  
System Tray (next to Clock) for the  
switching application.  
How to Use  
Switching  
There are three methods to switching the USB peripheral between the connected  
computer systems:  
Push Button: pushing the top buttons on the switch itself, directly connects the  
USB peripheral to the selected port/computer.  
Hotkeys: pressing <CTRL> + <F11> switches the USB peripheral to the current  
computer. Requires the Switching Software to be installed.  
Software: right-clicking the tray icon for the software and selecting “Switchwill  
connect the USB peripheral to the current computer.  
The Icon will either be green or yellow in color, to indicate the current state of the  
switch. When green, the USB peripheral is connected to the current computer  
system. When yellow, the USB peripheral is connected to a different Port/computer.  
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Specifications  
Bus Interface  
USB 2.0  
4
Number of Ports  
1 x USB type A female  
4 x USB type B female  
Connectors  
LEDs  
Maximum Data Transfer Rate  
Switching Modes  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
4 x Port Selection  
USB 2.0: 480 Mbps  
Push button, Software, Hotkey  
0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)  
0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)  
0% ~ 90% RH  
Dimensions  
101.0mm x 50.0mm x 19.0mm  
80 g  
Weight  
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2008  
R2/7 (32/64-bit)*,  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Mac OS 10.4/10.5/10.6, Linux  
* Switching AP software is only Windows compatible  
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Technical Support  
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to  
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit  
documentation, and downloads.  
Warranty Information  
This product is backed by a two year warranty.  
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials  
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.  
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with  
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.  
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from  
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.  
Limitation of Liability  
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their  
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,  
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,  
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the  
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions  
contained in this statement may not apply to you.  
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