The Smart-AVI MU-88 8x8 USB 2.0 Matrix Switchprovides eight USB 2.0 Type-B inputs, for your systems, as well as eight sets of two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, allowing you access these connected systems with keyboards and mice. The sixteen USB 2.0 Type-A ports are also compatible with external hard drives, scanners, printers, and more, so you can share transparent USB 2.0 devices with the systems. Switching between the systems can be accomplished via convenient buttons on the front panel. Moreover, an Ethernet port is on board, to provide control over the web.

8 x USB 2.0 Type-B Inputs    16 x USB 2.0 Type-A Outputs    Supports USB 2.0 Peripheral Devices    Web-Based Control & Front Panel Buttons    Ethernet Port    Windows, Mac, and Sun Compatible

Eight USB 2.0 Type-B inputs

Eight dual USB 2.0 Type-A outputs

Supports DVI-D with optional adapters

USB 2.0 keyboard/mouse control compatible (no emulation)

Supports transparent USB 2.0 peripheral devices such as external hard drive, smart-card readers, scanners, printers, and other devices

Two-button front panel control with LCD status display

Web-based control console over Ethernet

Control Sun, Mac, or Windows systems from one workstation

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this USB switch bidirectional, For eaxmple will it route data from a scanner to either of two computers hooked up to it?

A: Correct, the IOGEAR 2x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch will allow you to connect a scanner to either computer.

Q: 2. Can a single source send the signal into the two output channels?

A: Yes. A single source may be routed to two displays/outputs.

Q: 3. i have 4 55 inch nec screens do i need to buy for players?

A: This could very well be the right solution for you. Feel free to call or e-mail us with your particular model monitors and configuration and application. Sales@bandh.com or 800.606.6969 / 212.444.6615

Q: 4. the Barco MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Video Matrix Router make cross conversion of 720p to 1080i?

A: The MatrixPRO product line does not scan or convert any of the input formats. These products only route signals. Therefore, you will have to match input formats to the output device.

Q: 5. do you need to have a program open for the printer switch to work?

A: I just Plugged it in and it worked ok. It took a little effort to Be sure it got switched to the right printer/computer combination. But no, there is no software involved.

Q: 6. Does it work with LED keyboards and LED mice? I have one switch that I cannot use because it cannot power my mouse and keyboard.

A: We have not tested the IOGEAR 2x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch for this scenario.

Q: 7. Will this Smart-AVI V2V-HDAV HDMI TO Composite RCA Downscaler output 240p?

A: The Smart-AVI V2V-HDAV HDMI to Composite RCA Downscale with HDMI Loop Output supports up to 60hz. It would not be able to output 240p.

Q: 8. Does it work on Xbox one

A: IOGEAR says : The GUS402 Should work with the XBOX , It was tested here . Thank you for choosing IOGEAR

Q: 9. Will this play one input like a blue ray player to output 4 displays is this how this devise works?

A: This product from Smart-AVI is both a Video Wall Controller and a Matrix Switcher. It has 4 inputs and 4 outputs. When used as a Video Wall you can set it so one of the inputs is split across 4 screens set up as a 2x2 Video Wall. As a Matrix Switcher you can assign any input to go to any output. Since this product is HDCP compliant it will work with a Blu-Ray Player as well.

Q: 10. Will it work with Windows 10?

A: Yes, this unit is actually OS independent (it is pure hardware, no software needed). If you are using it with a scanner, just make sure the switch is selected to each pc when you are booting up otherwise it may not work properly in the software - just a tip.