StarTech Com P2DD46A22-KVM 2-Port Dual Monitor KVM Switch User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- StarTech com
Table of Contents
StarTech Com P2DD46A22-KVM 2-Port Dual Monitor KVM Switch
DisplayPort
| Component | Function |
|---|
1
|
Host Push Button Selector
| • Press to switch the KVM Switch to the corresponding PC
• Solid Orange: PC1 or PC2 (Port is Selected)
2| Reset Button| • Reboots the KVM Switch
3| USB Hub Ports| • Connect up to two SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB
3.2 Gen 1) Devices
4
| KVM Serial Connection Port| • Connect to a RS232 Port on a Host PC
• Used for Serial Control of the KVM Switch (e.g. sending commands to changing ports)
5| Console RS232 Port| • Connect to a DB9 RS232 Device
6
|
Console Audio Ports
| • Green: Connect an Audio Device (e.g. Speakers or Headphones)
• Pink: Connect a Microphone
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7| PC2 RS232 Port| • Connect to a DB9 RS232 Port on PC2
8| PC2 Audio Ports| • Green: Connect to a Headphone Port on
PC2
• Pink: Connect to a Microphone Port on PC2
9| PC1 RS232 Port| • Connect to a DB9 RS232 Port on PC1
10| PC1 Audio Ports| • Green: Connect to a Headphone Port
on PC1
• Pink: Connect to a Microphone Port on PC1
11| DC Power Input Port| • Connect the included Power
Adapter to power the KVM Switch
12| Console DisplayPort Ports| • Connect to two DisplayPort
Displays
13
|
USB HID Ports
| • Connect a Human Interface Device (HID) (e.g. Keyboard, Mouse, Trackpad, Number Keypad, or Drawing Tablet)
• Hot-key Commands will only work if the Keyboard is connected to one of the USB HID Ports
14| PC2 DisplayPort Inputs| • Connect to two DisplayPort Output Ports on
PC2
15| PC2 USB Host Connection| • Connect to a Computer with a
USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Port
16| PC 1 DisplayPort Inputs| • Connect to two DisplayPort Output
Ports on
PC1
17| PC1 USB Host Connection| • Connect to a Computer with a USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Port
Product Information
For the latest manuals, product information, technical specifications, and
declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/P2DD46A22-KVM-
SWITCH
Package Contents
• KVM Switch x 1
• DisplayPort Cables x 2
• USB-A to USB-B Cables x 2
• Power Adapter x 1
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
Requirements
Source PCs
- DisplayPort Enabled Computer x 2
- (Optional) DB9 Serial Ports x 2
- DisplayPort Cable x 4
- (Optional) 3.5mm Audio Cable x 4
- (Optional) DB9 Serial Cables x 2
Console
- DisplayPort Displays x 2
- USB Mouse x 1
- USB Keyboard x 1
- (Optional) Stereo Audio Device (e.g. Headphones) x 1
- (Optional) Mono Microphone Device x 1
- (Optional) SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Devices x 2
- (Optional) RS232 Serial Device x 1
- (Optional) DB9 Serial Cable x 1
Installation
Connect the Console
Note: Power off all Computers, Displays, and Peripherals before completing the
following steps.
- Connect the two DisplayPort Displays to the Console DisplayPort Ports, located on the rear of the KVM Switch, using the included DisplayPort Cables.
- Connect a USB Mouse and USB Keyboard to the Console USB HID Ports, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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.
Warranty Information
- This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
- For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
- (Optional) Connect an Audio Device and/or Microphone to the Console Audio Ports, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
- (Optional) Connect up to two SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Devices to the Console USB Hub Ports, located on the front of the KVM Switch.
- (Optional) Connect an RS232 Serial Device to the Console RS232 Port, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
Connect the PCs
-
Connect two DisplayPort Cables from the DisplayPort Ports on the Computer to the PC 1 DisplayPort Input Ports, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
-
Connect a SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Cable (Type-A Male to Type-B Male) from a USB-A Port on the Computer to the PC1 USB Host Connection, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
Note: A SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (or better) Cable is recommended for optimal performance. -
(Optional) Connect 3.5mm Audio Cables (sold separately) from Headphone and/or Microphone Ports on the Computer to the corresponding PC1 Audio Port, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
-
(Optional) Connect a DB9 Serial Cable from an available Serial Port on PC1 to the PC1 RS232 Port, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
-
Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for PC 2.
-
Connect the included Power Adapter from an available Wall Outlet to the Power Input Port, located on the rear of the KVM Switch.
-
Power on all connected Peripheral Devices.
Operation
Hotkey Commands and Serial Control
For a list of available hotkeys and serial commands, please visit:
www.StarTech.com/P2DD46A22-KVM-SWITCH
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.
Safety Measures
If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
References
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