Product Description

The ATEN US4324 is a compact USB peripheral sharing switch designed for dual-computer workstations, shared office desks, home offices and IT support environments.

It allows up to four USB peripherals to be shared between two computers equipped with compatible USB Type-A connections. The shared peripheral connections include three USB Type-A ports and one USB Type-C port.

Compatible peripherals can include keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, USB headsets, cameras, flash drives and external storage devices.

The US4324 supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, allowing compatible computers and USB devices to transfer data efficiently.

ATEN InstaSync technology supports fast switching of USB control between the two connected computers. The active computer can be selected using either the built-in pushbutton or the included wired remote port selector.

Plug-and-play operation allows the switch to work with compatible Windows, macOS and Linux systems without requiring additional drivers or software. Its hot-pluggable design allows compatible computers and peripherals to be connected or removed without shutting down the switch.

The unit normally receives power through its connection to a host computer. A compatible 5V/1A USB power adapter can be connected to the optional USB-C power input when additional power is required by the connected peripherals.

Only one connected computer can control the shared USB peripherals at a time.

Key Features

• Allows two computers to share up to four USB peripherals
• Includes two USB Type-A computer connections
• Includes three USB Type-A peripheral ports
• Includes one USB Type-C peripheral port
• Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Supports data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps
• ATEN InstaSync technology supports fast host switching
• Built-in pushbutton provides one-button computer selection
• Includes a wired remote port selector
• Orange LED indicators show the selected computer
• Plug-and-play operation
• No additional drivers or software required
• Hot-pluggable design
• Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux
• Optional USB-C power input for peripherals requiring additional power
• Includes two USB Type-A to Type-A host cables
• Compact plastic enclosure
• Suitable for home offices and shared workstations
• Suitable for dual-computer and IT support environments

Specifications

Compatibility

Compatible host devices include:

• Desktop computers with USB Type-A ports
• Laptops with USB Type-A ports
• Compatible Windows computers
• Compatible macOS computers
• Compatible Linux computers

Compatible USB peripherals can include:

• Keyboards
• Mice
• Printers
• Scanners
• USB headsets
• USB cameras and webcams
• USB flash drives
• External storage devices
• Other compatible USB Type-A or USB Type-C peripherals

Both computers must have compatible USB Type-A connections.

Only one connected computer can control the shared USB peripherals at a time. The active computer can be selected using the built-in pushbutton or included remote port selector.

Data transfer speeds depend on the connected computers, peripherals, cables and operating environment. All connected equipment must support USB 3.2 Gen 1 to achieve transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps.

Peripheral performance may be limited by the slowest USB standard supported by the connected computer, peripheral or cable.

Some peripherals with higher power requirements may require a compatible 5V/1A USB power adapter connected to the optional USB-C power input. The USB power adapter is not included.

The USB Type-C peripheral port supports compatible USB data devices. It does not provide video output, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Thunderbolt connectivity or USB Power Delivery charging.

What’s in the Box

• 1 × ATEN US4324 2 x 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Sharing Switch
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A to Type-A Cables, 1.5m Each
• 1 × Remote Port Selector

USB power adapter and peripheral cables are not included unless specified above.

Warranty

ATEN Limited Manufacturer Warranty

Sustainability

The ATEN US4324 allows two computers to share the same compatible USB peripherals, helping reduce the need for duplicate keyboards, mice, printers, storage devices and other equipment in shared workspaces.