U359002 - Controller Tripp Lite - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Peripheral Sharing Switch
Brand	Tripp Lite
Model	U359-002 (2-port) / U359-004 (4-port)
Number of Computer Ports	2 (U359-002) or 4 (U359-004)
Maximum Transfer Speed	5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Backward Compatibility	USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
Power Supply	USB bus-powered (no external power needed)
Switching Method	Manual push-button
LED Indicators	Yes, to display selected port
Operating System Compatibility	All major OS (Windows, macOS, Linux) with USB port
Hot Plug	Yes
Cables Included	No (USB cables provided by user)
User Manual	Included
Warranty	3-year limited
Approximate Dimensions	8 x 5 x 2 cm
Approximate Weight	80 g
Maintenance and Cleaning	No special maintenance. Clean with a dry cloth.
Safety	Indoor use, low voltage. Compliant with CE standards.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Not applicable. No spare parts available.

Frequently Asked Questions - U359002 Tripp Lite

How to install the U359-002 USB switch?

Connect your USB device to the USB-A port of the switch. Then, connect each computer to the switch using a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (or lower) cable provided by the user. The computers will automatically detect the switch. Use the push buttons to switch between ports.

Does the switch require drivers?

No, the switch does not require any software or driver. It is automatically recognized by the operating system. However, the shared device (e.g., printer) may require its own drivers on each computer.

Can I use the switch with USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices?

Yes, the switch is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 standards. Transfer speeds will be limited to the slowest device.

What is the maximum distance between computer and device?

The maximum distance between the host device (computer) and the USB device is 5 meters (16 feet) when using standard USB cables.

Can the switch be used with a USB hub?

Yes, but to ensure proper operation, it is recommended to use a hub with external power if connecting multiple devices.

How do I know which computer is active?

LEDs on the top of the switch indicate the currently selected port. When you press the button, the corresponding LED lights up.

Can I switch computers without ejecting the storage device?

No, it is imperative to eject the storage device before switching to another computer to prevent data loss.

Does the switch require external power?

No, it is USB bus-powered from the connected computer. No mains power is needed.

What if a computer does not detect the switch?

Check that the USB cable is properly connected and the computer is on. Try another USB port. Ensure the shared device is correctly installed. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

What is the warranty period of the switch?

The switch is covered by a 3-year limited warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship.

USER MANUAL U359002 Tripp Lite

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Peripheral Sharing Switch

Models:

U359-002

U359-004

Purchased product may differ from image.

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Product Features

• Up to 2 (U359-002) or 4 (U359-004) computers can share a USB printer, flash drive or other device
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
• Features instant switching, delivering one-touch port control via manual push button
  Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps
  Supports all major operating systems that have a USB port
  Hot-pluggable
• Bus-powered; no power supply required

Package Includes

• 2- or 4-Port USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Peripheral Sharing Switch
• Owner's Manual

System Requirements

• Computers with available USB ports
  USB Device

Quick Installation

Notes:

• When using the USB Peripheral Sharing Switch to share a USB storage device, you must eject the device before switching ports in order to avoid any data loss.
• Although these switches do not require any software or drivers, the peripheral device that you are sharing between may. Please be sure that you have installed the latest drivers for your peripheral onto both systems before connecting to avoid detection or functionality issues.
• Be sure your computer is powered on prior to installation.
  Maximum distance from host device to peripheral is 5m (16 ft.).

• A USB hub can connect to a USB port on the switch, allowing you to add multiple USB peripherals to the installation. To ensure proper function, it is recommended to use a hub with an external power supply.

• Connect your USB peripheral device to the USB-A port on the switch.

• Connect the first PC to the switch using a user-supplied USB 3.2 Gen 1 or lower cable. The computer will detect the switch, and it will be recognized in the Device Manager or System Preferences section.
• Repeat Step 2 for the remaining ports that need to be connected with user-supplied USB 3.2 Gen 1 or lower cables.
• Once all ports needed are connected, the LEDs on top of the switch will indicate which computer is selected. To switch from one port to another, use the push buttons.

Warranty

3-Year Limited Warranty

We warrant our products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of initial purchase. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. Visit Triplite.Eaton.com/ support/product-returns before sending any equipment back for repair. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, WE MAKE NO WARRANTYES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do

Warranty

not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, we are not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

FCC Notice, Class B

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.

Note: 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• 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.

Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Eaton could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Eaton has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Periféricos USB 3.0

Modelos:

U359-002

U359-004

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