KVM switch InLine 57885E 2 ports USB VGA

The InLine KVM switch 57885E lets you operate two computers with a single monitor, keyboard and mouse. It provides switching between an HDMI and a USB-C source, supports up to 4K@60Hz with 4:4:4 colour sampling and modern HDR formats such as Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and includes four USB 3.2 Gen.1 ports plus USB-C Power Delivery for simultaneous charging of connected devices.

Advantages

This KVM switch supports high-resolution video (4K@60Hz) with full colour sampling and multiple HDR standards, offers flexible switching via front button, hotkey, IR remote or RS-232, and provides four USB 3.2 Gen.1 ports for shared peripherals. The unit is driver-free and compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux. A robust metal housing and ESD protection enhance reliability in professional environments.

Suitable for

• Home office workstations where two systems must be accessed with one set of peripherals
• Training rooms and classrooms with multiple computers and a single display
• System integration and installations requiring automated switching via RS-232
• Professional workstations needing HDR-capable 4K output and shared USB peripherals

Key specifications

• Video inputs: 1 × HDMI (Type A), 1 × USB-C (AV)
• Video output: 1 × HDMI (Type A)
• USB ports: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen.1 (USB-A), 1 × USB host (USB-B)
• USB-C charging: 1 × USB-C PD 3.0 (charging)
• Supported resolutions: up to 4K@60Hz, 2K@144Hz
• Colour depth: 8 / 10 / 12 bits; colour spaces: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
• HDR support: HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
• HDMI version: 2.0; DP compatibility for USB-C: DP 1.4
• HDCP: 2.3; latency: no video or audio delay; CEC: supported
• Audio output: 3.5 mm stereo jack (PCM 2.0CH); supported audio codecs include LPCM, Dolby and DTS families
• Control interfaces: front button, IR remote (38 kHz), RS-232 (3-pin)
• ESD protection: ±8 kV air / ±4 kV contact
• Housing: metal, black; dimensions: 175 × 100 × 30 mm; weight: 505 g
• Operating conditions: 0–40 °C; storage: –20–60 °C; humidity: 20–90% non-condensing

How to use

Connect each computer to the switch using the supplied HDMI and USB-C cables (or other compatible cables). Connect the HDMI output of the switch to your monitor and attach keyboard, mouse and other USB peripherals to the USB-A ports. If required, connect the external power adapter and the USB-C PD charging cable to power a connected device. Switch between sources using the front button, the IR remote, hotkeys from the keyboard or via the RS-232 interface for automated setups. No drivers are required for operation on Windows, macOS or Linux.

Usage recommendations

For reliable 4K@60Hz performance use Premium High Speed HDMI cables and keep HDMI cable lengths up to 5 m for 4K. Use USB-C cables up to 1.5 m for stable AV and charging. Ensure the external power adapter is connected when using USB-C power delivery for charging.