InLine USB-C Switch, Bidirectional Switch, 10 Gb/s, 100 W

This bidirectional USB-C switch from InLine is a manual 2x1 / 1x2 switch for connecting USB-C devices for power, data and video transfer. It enables fast switching between two sources or two targets — for example, one monitor connected to two computers or two external drives connected to a single computer. The device supports video via USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) up to 4K@60Hz, data transfer up to 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and power delivery up to 100 W. The compact aluminum housing includes an integrated 0.5 m USB-C plug and two USB-C sockets; two LEDs indicate the active connection.

Advantages

The InLine USB-C switch provides a simple manual switching solution without additional software, offering bidirectional use for source or target switching. It supports high-resolution video, high-speed data and robust power delivery in a small, lightweight aluminum enclosure and is supplied with the necessary USB-C and USB-A cables for immediate use.

Suitable for

• Connecting one USB-C monitor to two computers
• Connecting two external USB-C hard drives to a single computer
• Switching between laptops or tablets that use USB-C for video, data and power

Key specifications

• Interface: USB-C (DP Alt Mode for video)
• Data: USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 10 Gb/s (10 Gbps up to 20 cm; 5 Gbps up to 1 m)
• Video: up to 4K@60Hz (USB-C, max. 1 m)
• Power delivery: up to 100 W (max. 2 m)
• Connections: 1x integrated USB-C plug (0.5 m), 2x USB-C sockets, 1x USB-C socket (DC/5V)
• LED indicators: 2
• Housing: aluminum; colour: grey
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 15 × 57.5 × 66.5 mm; Weight: 70.2 g

How to use

Connect the integrated USB-C plug to the display or host device as required, and connect the other devices to the two USB-C sockets. If external power is needed, connect the included USB-C to USB-A cable or use a USB-C power source via the DC/5V socket. Press the front button to switch the active connection; the corresponding LED will light to indicate the selected port. No driver installation is required.

Recommendations

To ensure reliable video and data performance, keep USB-C cable lengths within the recommended limits: video up to 1 m for 4K@60Hz, data up to 20 cm for full 10 Gb/s. Use a 100 W capable USB-C power adapter when delivering high power to connected devices.