Thunderbolt offers a connection with state-of-the-art speed and versatility, while consolidating data transfer, video output, and charging into a single compact connector. Thunderbolt ports on a Mac computer or another Intel-based PC are generally fully compatible with existing KVM Switch devices and displays*. Depending on your Thunderbolt version, you can either switch between Thunderbolt sources using a DisplayPort-based KVM switch or a KVM switch based on another video standard with the help of video adapters.
The USB-C 4K DisplayPort KVM switch allows you to switch between these devices using a single DisplayPort monitor, keyboard, and mouse saving valuable desk-space. Equipped with USB 3.0, this device also supports your high speed external peripheral devices, or HID devices such as touchscreens. Featuring dual USB Type-A and USB Type-C interfaces, this drive offers easy plug-and-play operation with a wide range of devices. This all-metal SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe Type-C drive accommodates impressive amounts of data with its 64GB capacity and boasts transfer speeds of up to 150MB/sec. USB-C KVM - Switch Between Two USB-C Devices Easily switch between two USB-C devices and control them with one keyboard, one mouse and view content on one 4K monitor. IOGEAR's Access Pro? 2-Port USB-C KVM Switch requires no software and comes complete with the Power Delivery function, USB-C cables, and a 6-foot push-button remote switch.
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Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) KVM Switches
The new Thunderbolt 3 standard with USB-C technology is a truly universal connection. With the help of USB-C docking stations / USB-C video adapters, you can connect your Thunderbolt 3 based computers to just about any existing KVM Switch device!*For example, you can use a HDMI-based KVM as a Thunderbolt 3 KVM Switch with USB-C to HDMI adapters.
Thunderbolt 1 & 2 use the same connector as Mini-DisplayPort, and support standard DisplayPort standard up to version 1.2. To switch between Thunderbolt 1 & 2 sources, you can use a Thunderbolt compatible DisplayPort or Mini-DisplayPort KVM Switch*:
* When adapting Thunderbolt to a different video standard or using a DisplayPort-based KVM switch, Thunderbolt-specific functionality, such as power transfer and chaining, are disabled. Thunderbolt compatible adapters are also required for adapting Thunderbolt standard.
What are USB Type-C and USB 3.1?
USB Type-C is a new USB connector shape that is able to utilize the capabilities of USB Power Delivery and USB 3.1 for faster data transmission over a USB connection. Most users will recognize the traditional USB Type-A connectors, which have long been the standard for USB connection. This is because although USB technology has progressed through USB 1, USB 2, and USB 3, the connector has stayed the same. A growing demand for USB integration with smaller devices, such as smartphones and digital cameras, has resulted in a wide array of different USB connectors being introduced, including micro USB and mini USB connectors.
Usb C Hub Switch
Usb C Switcher
USB Type-C connection takes the functionality of all the different types of USB connections and consolidates them into one standardized USB connection. Type-C connectors are 60% smaller than the traditional Type-A connector, are more durable, and are the same size and shape from device to device. Type-C also supports a variety of different protocols which allow for HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, and more to be used through Type-C via an adapter to allow a variety of displays from one single USB port. Type-C cables can be used for power charging as well and offer bi-directional power, meaning that aside from charging a peripheral device, when applicable, a peripheral device could also be used to charge a host device. In addition, Type-C is the first USB connector with a reversible design, meaning that users never have to fumble around trying to plug it in right-side-up ever again. Type-C is regarded as a super-speed cable and can handle up to 10Gbps as well as support the delivery of video with resolution of up to 3840x2160.
Despite being a versatile connector, USB Type-C‘s actual capabilities are ultimately determine by the underlying USB technology being used. USB 3.1 (Gen. 1) provides a bandwidth of 5Gbps, which is more than ten times faster than the previous USB technology. Larger power supply is also supported, allowing the supply of up to 60w of power to peripheral or mobile devices. In addition, USB 3.1 (Gen. 1) is backwards compatible, meaning that even older USB peripherals can still be used by plugging them into an adapter.