DeLOCK data switch 87763

The Data Switch DeLOCK 87763 is a bidirectional USB 2.0 switch that allows one USB Type-A peripheral to be shared between up to four computers. The compact device has a black and silver durable plastic housing and supports a maximum data transfer rate of 0.48 Gbit/s, making it suitable for peripherals such as printers, card readers and external hard drives.

Advantages

The switch provides manual, button-controlled selection for each of the four connected computers, enabling a single USB peripheral to be dedicated to any chosen host without software installation. Its small footprint and sturdy plastic casing make it easy to integrate into desktop or office setups while preserving cable-based USB 2.0 compatibility.

Suitable for

• Sharing a printer between multiple PCs
• Allowing one card reader to serve several workstations
• Connecting an external hard drive to different computers as needed
• Switching other USB Type-A peripherals between hosts

Key specifications

• Model: DeLOCK 87763
• Interface: USB 2.0 (Type-A)
• Max. data transfer rate: 0.48 Gbit/s
• Number of selectable computers: 4
• Housing: durable plastic; colour: black, silver
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 71 × 112 × 32 mm
• MPN: 87763; EAN: 4043619877638

How to use

Connect the shared USB peripheral to the switch's USB Type-A port and attach up to four host computers to the switch using their respective USB cables. Use the dedicated buttons on the unit to select which computer should have access to the connected peripheral; the selected computer will establish the USB connection to the device. No additional drivers are normally required for standard USB 2.0 devices.

Recommendations

Use quality USB cables of appropriate length and avoid frequent hot-plugging of the peripheral when switching hosts. For best performance with high-capacity external drives, ensure the host operating system recognises the file system and safely eject the device before switching to another computer.