SW4 USB – USB Switcher

Features

• Outputs: Four female USB type A connectors
• USB 2.0 compatible — Supports 480 Mbps high speed communications and is backwards compatible with all prior USB versions.
• Four port output hub with 5V, 500mA available on each output — Allows simultaneous connection to multiple peripheral devices such as mass storage devices, keyboards, mice, or other HID – Human Interface Devices. Attached devices can be powered via the provided 5V, 500mA available on each output.
• Port Status LEDs — Provides visual indication of port activity for enumerated peripherals and all connected and active host devices.
• Multiple control points — Operation via front panel, RS-232, and contact closure offers integration flexibility into a variety of control environments.
• RS-232 pass-through — Reduces RS-232 control port requirements by processing SIS commands within the SW USB while also passing them through to other controllable Extron video switchers.
• Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. In lockout mode, a special button combination is required to operate the switcher from the front panel.
• Rack-mountable, 1U half rack width metal enclosure

The Extron  SW4 USB Plus are four-input USB switchers that allow switching between multiple host devices and multiple USB peripherals. They provide integrator-friendly solutions for implementing USB 2.0 compatible switching in professional AV environments. A number of specialized features help further streamline integration, such as: port status indication, RS-232 pass-through, front panel security lockout, and multiple control points. The SW4 USB Plus model features Host and Peripheral Emulation Mode, which provides “keep alive” functionality by continuously mimicking host and keyboard/mouse communications within the switcher. This emulation eliminates the need for enumeration, and reduces the chance of failed device communications throughout the switching process.