ATEN US5324 USB 3.2 Sharing Switch

Overview

The ATEN US5324 is a 2-computer, 4-device USB 3.2 Gen 1 sharing switch designed for environments requiring efficient peripheral management. It allows two separate computers to share up to four USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices, such as keyboards, mice, webcams, or external drives, simplifying workstation setups and reducing hardware sprawl. Its rack-mountable form factor ensures clean integration into server racks or network closets, making it suitable for multi-user workstations, KVM console extensions, or shared testing environments. The model number US5324 indicates its dual-host capability with support for both USB-A and USB-C host connections.

Compatibility

This sharing switch is compatible with any computer utilizing USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, supporting both Type-A and Type-C host connections. It is designed to work with standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 peripherals, including keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, external hard drives, and webcams. The included USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-A and Type-C to Type-C cables ensure broad compatibility with modern and legacy host systems.

Installation Notes

The US5324 features pushbutton port selection for immediate device switching, complemented by a remote port selector for convenient access when the switch is mounted out of reach. The unit requires two USB 3.2 Gen 1 connections from each host computer to enable full functionality. It operates within a humidity range of 10–80% RH, non-condensing. For rack mounting, note that physical dimensions are expressed using a LxWxH format for some rack-mount products.