The DataPro 2440 series of data switches is a manual, rotary knob type data switch with Break-Before-Make type switch.
This data switch is normally used by one USB host to select between several USB devices (printer, scanner, etc).
To allow several USB hosts to share one device, i.e., to switch one USB device between multiple hosts, see our P/N 2442.
These switches are housed in a durable metal box and are fully shielded.
The common connector is USB type 'B'. The port connectors are USB type 'A'.
2440-02C is USB 2.0 compliant, 2440-04C is USB 1.1 compliant.
Please note that part 2440-02C is button style, as pictured above, while 2440-04C is rotary style.
