StarTech com 129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK Dual-Laptop USB-C KVM Docking Station User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: StarTech com

Table of Contents

Product ID
Package Contents
Installation
Operation
Regulatory Compliance
References
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Quick-Start Guide

USB-C Dual Monitor KVM Dock – 4x USB-A /1x USB-C (10Gbps) – GbE – 90W PD

Product ID

129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK/129UE-USBC-KVM-DOCK StarTech com 129N USBC KVM DOCK Dual
Laptop USB C KVM Docking Station Product

Component	Function
1	Power LED

and Powered On
2| Port Selection Button| • Press to Select PC 1 or PC 2
3| USB-A Data Ports| • Connect USB-A Peripherals
• USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
• Supports 5V/0.5A (2.5W) Power
4| Microphone Jack| Connect a Microphone
• 2 Position Audio Jack for Mono Input
5| 3.5mm Audio Port| • Connect an Audio Device
• 3 Position Audio Jack for Stereo Output
6| USB-A Data Ports| •Connect USB-A Peripherals
•use 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
•Supports SV/0.9A (4.SW) Power
7| USB-C Data Port| • Connect USB-C Peripherals
• UM 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
• Supports SV/0.9A (4.SW) Power
8| Gigabit Ethernet Por| • Connect the Dock to a Network Device, using a Network Cable
• 10/100/1000 Mbps
9| DisplayPort Video Ports| • Connect DisplayPort Displays
• DisplayPort 1.4
• Up to 4K (4096×2160) 60Hz
10| USB-C Host Ports (PC I & PC 2)| • Connect to a USB-C Port on Your Host Computers asPCl&PC2
• UM 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
•Power Delivery 3.0 Specification
11| DC 20V Port| • Connect the Dock to a Power Source, using the Universal Power Adapter
12| Power Switch| • Powers the Docking station On or Off
13| Lock Slots| • Secure the Docking Station to a stationary object

Requirements

2x Computers
USB-C Port

For the latest drivers, manuals, product information, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK

Package Contents

USB-C Docking Station x 1
3 ft (1m) USB-C Host Cables x 2
Universal Power Adapter x 1
Quick-Start Guide x 1

Installation

Connect the Power Adapter from an AC outlet, to the DC 20V Port, located on the dock.
Connect the desired USB Peripheral Devices to the USB-A Data Ports and USB-C Data Ports, located on the dock.
Connect an RJ-45 terminated network cable (CAT 5e or better) from your local area network (e.g. Router, Switch, Modem, etc.) to the Gigabit Ethernet Port, located on the Dock, to access your network via a wired LAN connection.
Connect up to two DisplayPort Displays to the DisplayPort Video Ports on the dock.
Connect a USB-C Host Cable to each of the USB-C Host Ports (PC 1 & PC 2) located on the dock, and to a USB-C port on each of your host computers. If the computer is running Windows and has Internet access it will automatically detect the device and
install all the required drivers.

If you’re running a non-Windows operating system or the drivers do not automatically install, on one or both, of your computers, disconnect the dock from the computer(s) that’s failing installation, then:

a. Navigate to: www.StarTech.com/129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK and click the Drivers/Downloads tab.
b. Under Driver(s), download the Driver Package for your operating system, and follow the steps outlined in the Installation guide, that’s included in the Driver Package.
c. Once the installation has completed, reconnect each of your host computers to the dock.
Note: Drivers must be installed on all host computer(s) connected to the dock.

Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of thirdparty companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.

Warranty Information
This product is backed by a 3-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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Operation

To switch between connected computers, and select which port is active, press the Port Selection Button, located on the Dock.
The connected Displays, USB Peripherals, and LAN connection will toggle between the computers connected to the USB-C Host Ports (PC 1 and PC 2).

Note: All connected host computers that supports USB Power Delivery will receive power while connected to the dock, regardless of which port is active.

The active port will receive 90W.
The non-active port will receive 45W.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC — Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.