StarTech.com 15 ft 2-in-1 Universal USB KVM Cable

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For £17.89 ex‑VAT, this is the kind of “don’t overthink it” KVM accessory that can be genuinely useful—assuming you’ve already got a compatible KVM setup and you just need a longer or replacement lead. StarTech generally builds these little connection bits to be dependable, and a 15ft run is the sweet spot for getting a console from a rack to a desk or a closer seating position without resorting to sketchy extension daisy-chains. If you’re supporting a few sites, this is also a sensible spares item: the cost is low enough that you won’t hesitate to keep one in the drawer for when a customer cable inevitably goes missing or gets damaged.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re trying to “fix” a problematic KVM system—cable issues can masquerade as KVM compatibility or configuration problems, but this won’t solve those. Also, long USB runs can be a bit unforgiving depending on the environment (noise, hubs, poor grounding, lots of other cabling), so if you’re in a demanding industrial/RF-heavy install, I’d validate your KVM model’s guidance first. Buy it if you know you need a quality 2‑in‑1 KVM cable at that length; skip it if you’re unsure what connector type your KVM actually expects or you’re hoping it will magically improve stability.