Customer Reviews for StarTech Professional VGA USB KVM Switch With Hub, 4 Ports (SV431USB)
Item # : IM1071611
Model # : SV431USB
Startech® Professional VGA USB KVM Switch features an integrated USB and VGA connections, allowing you to share connected USB peripherals.
- Color: Black
- Connects devices (from/to): Computer to keyboard, mouse and monitor
Price is $127.20
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8 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Nov 19, 2015
100% rock solid product.
I've been using this daily for several years and it has performed flawlessly. I love the simplicity of the controls and the small form factor. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
VS
Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 30, 2016
StartTech
The switch itself seems to be working great. However it came with no power cord and USB cords. Those had to be purchased separately which we did not know until that arrived. This delayed our set-up by a few days. Who sells something without a power cord?
h3rk0
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startech.com
Posted Oct 17, 2024
nice product
i like how the switch functions but is it possible to switch between pc remotely(without having to open the rackmount housing and push front panel buttons for instance)
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DrFranken
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Posted Apr 3, 2020
No hot-keys, needs POWER.
Unfortunately I read that this unit supports hot-key switching as do my other units but it does not. Why not is anyone's guess. It also does not come with a power supply. With my back-lit keyboard attached it refuses to work with any of the three computers I have. Adding a 2A 5V power supply was not enough. A 2.5A 5V supply was needed before the unit would provide any ...
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for sharing your review of our SV431USB. This KVM switch does not support hot-keys as the USB ports on the switch are standard USB 2.0 ports and not specialized HID ports. While power may not be needed when using a basic keyboard and mouse without any special features, if your keyboard has a backlight and requires the full 5V at 0.5A, or if you have other devices connected that draw power from the USB ports, you may need to have a power adapter connected to ensure the USB ports are provided with enough power. If you have any questions or require any assistance we'd be happy to help look into this with you. You can contact us at www.startech.com/support where our Technical Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to provide assistance.
Matt, April 3, 2020
Summit
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Staples Business
Posted Mar 30, 2016
StartTech
The switch itself seems to be working great. However it came with no power cord and USB cords. Those had to be purchased separately which we did not know until that arrived. This delayed our set-up by a few days. Who sells something without a power cord?
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Posted Mar 30, 2016
StartTech
The switch itself seems to be working great. However, it came with no power cord and USB cords. Those had to be purchased separately which we did not know until that arrived. This delayed our set-up by a few days. Who sells something without a power cord?
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RockwoodColin
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Posted Nov 19, 2015
100% rock solid product.
I've been using this daily for several years and it has performed flawlessly. I love the simplicity of the controls and the small form factor. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Bob1024
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startech.com
Posted Apr 21, 2015
Does the job very well
I have been using this KVM switch for a year now and it is working perfectly. So far I have only connected 2 linux laptop ( one of them is 8 years old Intel basic CPU, 500MB RAM, Fedora 20 ), both configured with dual display, all working well with the switch.
Bought from dabs.com.
Bought from dabs.com.
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Carlos Sanlucas
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Posted Mar 27, 2015
The best KVM money can buy
We utilize these switches every week for server and professional applications. They are worth every penny and yes - you need to buy mounting brackets and cables separately. Do the research! :)
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cadams
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startech.com
Posted Jul 16, 2014
Missing Parts
Purchased this product recently. It doesn't include ANY cables, even though the Manual included lists them under "This Package Should contain" on Page 1. Why would the manual say that cables are included, when in fact they are not?
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Response from Staples :
Hi there,
Sorry for the confusion. The manual for the 4-port SV431USB also covers our 2-port version, the SV231USB. The 2-port model includes cables, as referenced in the manual, the 4-port model does not.
David S, July 17, 2014