ATEN International, the leading provider of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, today announces the launch of the new 2-port 4K DisplayPort USB-C KVM Dock Switch, with the industry’s first 4x USB3.2 ports and fast switching, perfectly suited for any dual USB-C laptop application that needs to integrate two USB-C laptops and share one external 4K monitor and USB3.0 peripherals for high efficiency and productivity, such as graphics-intensive or data-intensive work in SOHO, WFH, and corporate environments.
The ATEN US3311 Dock Switch provides astoundingly fast switching, taking just 3 seconds to switch between two systems, making your workflows smoother than ever before. With 4x USB3.2 Gen1 ports that can transfer data at up to 5Gbps, 10 times faster than USB2.0, it can also enhance efficiency with high-speed transmission. With USB expansion for peripheral integration, it increases convenience for users to power external devices without the need for an extra USB hub.
To increase visual enhancement for graphics-intensive work, the ATEN US3311 Dock Switch features extraordinary AV performance with support for up to 3840×2160 resolution at 60Hz, as well as 21:9 Ultra-Wide, and 32:9 Super Ultra-Wide monitors.
“Due to the impact of the pandemic, flexible working is the new normal for many people”, said Nicholas Lin, Senior Vice President of ATEN. “Faster switching and USB expansion for peripheral integration and high-speed transmission are two important factors that can increase efficiency and productivity in flexible working scenarios, especially those that require graphics and data intensive multitasking operations such as content creation.”
The main features of the ATEN US3311 2-port 4K DisplayPort USB-C KVM Dock Switch include:
- Easily switch between 2 USB-C laptops – enables a plug-n-play single USB-C cable connection so that 2 laptops can share 1 monitor, 1 keyboard, and 1 mouse set.
- Superb 4-port SuperSpeed Expansion – easily power external devices with 4x USB3.2 Gen.1 ports such as external HDD, USB camera, USB headset, which can transfer data at up to 5Gbps.
- Unreal switching speed – just 3 second switching between two systems.
- Supports ATEN’s patented Video DynaSync™ technology – ensures correct resolutions and display configurations when switching ports under all operating systems.
- Exceptional AV performance in vivid 4K@60Hz – supports up to 3840×2160@60Hz.
- Work while charging with 100W power delivery – functions as a charging station to keep your USB-C devices and USB peripherals powered on.
- Flexible compatibilities – Compatible with Windows, M1/M2 MacOS, iPadOS, and Android
*Actual switching speed depends on the device’s specs.
