StarTech.com HBS304A24A Quick Start Manual

4-Port Peripheral Sharing Switch | USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Product Diagram (HBS304A24A)
Port/LED
1 Active Host LEDs (4)
2
USB-A Ports (4)
3
Power Adapter Port
4
Port
4
Remote Port Selector
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1
2
3
Function
• Solid: USB Device connected to the
corresponding USB-A Port is selected.
• Off: USB Device connected to the
corresponding USB-A Port is not selected.
• Used to connect USB Devices (up to 4) to the
Switch.
• Used to power the Switch.
5
Function
• Used to switch devices from one computer to
another.
• Used to connect Host Computers (up to 4) to
5
USB-B Ports (4)
Requirements
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• Up to four USB peripheral devices with cabling.
• Up to four computers, each with an available USB port.
Installation
1. Connect each of your USB Devices to a USB-A Port on the Switch.
2. Connect a USB port from each of the Host Computers to a USB-B Port on the
Switch using the USB-A - USB-B Cables (included x 4).
3. Connect the Remote Port Selector (included) to the Remote Port Selector Port on
the Switch.
Notes: The switch does not require an external power source as it draws power from
the computers that it's connected to. If you have a special application that requires
additional power, such as higher powered USB peripherals, connect the a 5V source to
the Power adapter port (USB Micro-B).
The switch does not require any drivers. However, the peripherals you've connect-
ed through the switch may require drivers. Please ensure that you've installed any
required drivers for your peripherals on each computer that's connected through the
switch.
Operation
To switch between which Host Computer is active:
1. Press the button on the Remote Port Selector. The active host LED illuminates to
indicate the active computer.
2. Press the button on the Remote Port Selector again, to select the next computer in
succession.
Quick-Start Guide
the Switch.