StarTech.com 4 Port Rack Mountable USB KVM Switch with Audio & USB Hub

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For £63.16 ex-VAT, this StarTech 4‑port rack-mount USB KVM with audio and a built-in USB hub is a pretty sensible buy if you’re trying to clean up a small server closet or comms rack without spending “enterprise KVM” money. The rack-mount factor matters in real life—less faff with desk clutter, and it’s easier to standardise cabling across multiple sites. The audio and extra USB functionality are also genuinely useful when you’ve got headset/mic needs or peripherals beyond just the keyboard/mouse/monitor (like a USB dongle). In a typical SMB/SME environment—few machines, occasional operator switching—this hits the sweet spot.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you need something for heavy, continuous use where perfect responsiveness and wide compatibility are critical. Cheaper KVMs can be more sensitive to how the host USB devices enumerate (especially if you’re switching devices like dongles, some headsets, or anything that expects stable USB behaviour). Also, if your priority is “set and forget” with minimal switching quirks, you may find more expensive models behave more consistently. But for straightforward rack-based switching of a small number of systems, it’s good value and very much the sort of practical tool a reseller should recommend.