
4-Port Peripheral Sharing Switch | USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Quick-Start Guide
Product Diagram (HBS304A24A)
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2
Port/LED Function
• Solid: USB Device connected to the
1 Active Host LEDs (4)
2 USB-A Ports (4)
3 Power Adapter Port • Used to power the Switch.
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corresponding USB-A Port is selected.
• O: USB Device connected to the
corresponding USB-A Port is not selected.
• Used to connect USB Devices (up to 4) to the
Switch.
5 USB-B Ports (4)
• Used to connect Host Computers (up to 4) to
the Switch.
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/HBS304A24A.
• Up to four USB peripheral devices with cabling.
• Up to four computers, each with an available USB port.
Installation
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1. Connect each of your USB Devices to a USB-A Port on the Switch.
2. Connect a USB port from each of the Host Computers to a USB-B Port on the
Switch using the USB-A - USB-B Cables (included x 4).
3. Connect the Remote Port Selector (included) to the Remote Port Selector Port on
the Switch.
Notes: The switch does not require an external power source as it draws power from
the computers that it’s connected to. If you have a special application that requires
additional power, such as higher powered USB peripherals, connect the a 5V source to
the Power adapter port (USB Micro-B).
The switch does not require any drivers. However, the peripherals you’ve connected through the switch may require drivers. Please ensure that you’ve installed any
required drivers for your peripherals on each computer that’s connected through the
switch.
Operation
To switch between which Host Computer is active:
1. Press the button on the Remote Port Selector. The active host LED illuminates to
indicate the active computer.
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2. Press the button on the Remote Port Selector again, to select the next computer in
succession.
Port Function
4 Remote Port Selector
• Used to switch devices from one computer to
another.
To view manuals, FAQs, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more, visit www.startech.com/support.

FCC Compliance Statement
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 o 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 dierent 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 modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For the State of California
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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 0.5cm
between the radiator and your body.
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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.
Limitation of Liability
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agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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