Reddit Reddit reviews StarTech.com SV231DPU2 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Built-in USB 2.0 Hub - Supports 4K Video Resolution at 30Hz - Ultra HD

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StarTech.com SV231DPU2 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Built-in USB 2.0 Hub - Supports 4K Video Resolution at 30Hz - Ultra HD
Control two DisplayPort USB-equipped PCs with a single monitor keyboard and mouse peripheral setCompatible with DisplayPort enabled computer systems such as Ultrabooks and DisplayPort enabled monitors -Supports video resolution up to 4K at 30 HzUSB KVM Switch / DisplayPort KVM Switch / DP KVM / 2-Port Desktop KVM Switch / 4K KVM switchUltra HD KVM switch / USB 2.0 DisplayPort KVMView the high-resolution video output on medical and healthcare equipment such as MRI and X-Ray machines
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9 Reddit comments about StarTech.com SV231DPU2 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Built-in USB 2.0 Hub - Supports 4K Video Resolution at 30Hz - Ultra HD:

u/DZCreeper · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I will use the StarTech SV231DPU2 as an example.

The back has 2 DisplayPort inputs, 2 USB 2.0 outputs, and a third DisplayPort that outputs to the monitor.

The front has a selection switch, indicator lights, and 3 USB inputs.

You plug your keyboard, mouse, and mouse into the switch and then connect the switch to two PC's. It is a combination of USB hub and physical switch.

If you just want occasional control of the second PC you might be better off installing a VNC server and remotely controlling it.



u/jatorres · 2 pointsr/macsetups

I have one of these for my KVM: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-2-port-DisplayPort-Switch-Built/dp/B00UVH9PRQ

And one of these for my Mac (retina MacBook Pro); it should be compatible with USB-C based Macs: https://accessories.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&sku=452-BCYT

u/chx_ · 2 pointsr/thinkpad

I have never seen an USB C KVM device.

You could just switch HDMI and USB separately. This has the biggest chance of working without a hitch as there are no signals split or converted, however it requires switching twice every time and two cables plugged into each laptop.

You could use two USB C to DisplayPort adapters (preferably USB C to DP + USB A) and then a DisplayPort KVM or this one has cables built on and one MST hub to split the DP signal after switching.

The forthcoming solution works if you do not need audio.

  1. Two of http://www.cablematters.com/pc-952-101-usb-c-multiport-adapter-usb-c-dock-with-usb-c-to-hdmi-dual-4k-display-2x-usb-20-fast-ethernet-and-60w-pd.aspx or Amazon: http://a.co/d/1dYNWI6
  2. From each two HDMI to DVI cables into https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gefen-2x2-DVI-Switcher-DVI-USB-Audio/183228198779 I believe this is the remote: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gefen-CAT5-RMT4-h6/173401195500 but I have some problem figuring out which 12V power supply is for it. Once it's in hand that's much easier to see.
  3. Run two more of those cables into your monitors. DVI and HDMI without audio and some remote control stuff PCs do not really use are the same.
u/ZephrX112 · 1 pointr/battlestations

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UVH9PRQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/TheRealPoonCoon · 1 pointr/sysadmin

AFAIK these are the ones I used at my last job, and they were bomb - most reliable ones I ever used - work without the monitor being plugged in if I recall correctly. I believe they get power from just a single USB being plugged into them - but I never used them as a KB/M switch, always as a KVM, but they worked nicely even with one PC. Scroll lock scroll lock was the toggle, and it worked quite quickly.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-2-port-DisplayPort-Switch-Built/dp/B00UVH9PRQ

u/wanderingbilby · 1 pointr/techsupport

A peripheral sharing switch is different than a KVM. It's usually a lower-cost device designed to share things like printers and scanners - which are more sensitive to external hubs but less sensitive to disconnects/reconnects.

If you're never going to connect the monitor for switching it doesn't matter what display connection you have - so you can go as cheap as [this](https://www.amazon.ca/IOGEAR-2-Port-Switch-Cables-GCS22U/dp/B001D1UTC4/0 which is similar form factor to your current device. It only has VGA but does have integrated cables.

If you might like to have the extra display for your laptop you can choose something with compatible video - like this DisplayPort model which is significantly more expensive but gives you much more flexibility.

u/trackdrew · 1 pointr/buildapc

Sounds like you're looking for a KVM switch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KVM_switch

Model and type will depend on your setup/connectors. Maybe something like this: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-2-port-DisplayPort-Switch-Built/dp/B00UVH9PRQ

u/patrickaero · 1 pointr/Battletops

If your monitor is 4K this might not be ideal bc it only supports 4K at 6 HZ. Plug kb, mouse and monitor into box, plug box into USB and display ports on Mac and PC. Press the button to switch which computer is using the kb, mouse, and monitor.

Edit. Here’s the link...[](StarTech.com 2-port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Built-in USB 2.0 Hub - Supports 4K Video Resolution at 30Hz - Ultra HD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UVH9PRQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wluaAbMP7G3QX)

u/notaneggspert · 1 pointr/buildapc

Then I think you shit out of luck at your price range. You can't get a switch that handles 4K and 100hz this is $80 has bad reviews and is 4K at 30hz.

Why do you need to run the macbook at 100hz 4k can it even push that? I'd go USB-C->HDMI