Introduction; About This Guide; About The Sw Usb Pro Series; Features - Extron electronics SW USB Pro Series User Manual

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the Extron SW USB Pro Series switchers. Topics include:
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About this Guide

This guide provides instructions on installing, configuring, and operating the Extron SW2
USB Pro and the SW4 USB Pro Series switchers and them. The terms "SW USB Pro" and
"switcher" are used throughout this guide to refer to all models.
The SW USB Pro Series Switchers
The SW USB Pro Series are two- and four-input USB switchers that allow for two or four
host computers to switch among up to four peripheral USB devices (such as mass storage
devices, keyboards, mice, and other human interface devices [HIDs]) with data rates up to
10 Gbps. The switchers act as active USB hubs, supplying power to attached devices. In
addition, the switchers are USB 3.2 compatible, including SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps and
10 Gbps, and are backward-compatible with all previous USB data rate specifications.
The series consists of four models:
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The non-LAN models are identical to the standard models except that they do not contain
LAN ports. Ethernet functionality is available via IP over USB (see
starting on page 18 for more information).

Features

A number of specialized features help to streamline system integration, including port status
indication, front panel security lockout, and multiple control points.
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About this Guide
The SW USB Pro Series Switchers
Features
USB System Architecture
Application Diagrams
SW2 USB Pro
SW4 USB Pro
SW2 USB Pro Non-LAN
SW4 USB Pro Non-LAN
Outputs — One female USB-C and three female USB Type A connectors.
SuperSpeed USB 10G compatible — Supports newer USB 3.2 speed devices and is
backwards compatible with all prior USB versions.
Hot Key, Auto, and manual switching capability — Provides multiple ways to
switch between hosts to ensure easy integration and control for many AV environments.
Ethernet over USB
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