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StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter for Server Management, USB/VGA KVM Console, Windows/Linux/MacOS – TAA
Price range: £503.22 through £635.14
Streamline your server management with the StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter, a high-performance KVM console that turns any laptop into a mobile terminal for instant hardware-level access. Perfect for IT professionals and field technicians, this TAA-compliant tool provides seamless BIOS-level control and troubleshooting for rack servers, ATMs, and kiosks without the need for server-side software.
- Instant Portable Console: Effortlessly convert your laptop into a mobile KVM terminal, eliminating the need to lug around heavy traditional crash carts, monitors, or keyboards.
- Hardware-Level Access: Gain full BIOS-level control to troubleshoot system failures, configure settings, and perform maintenance even when the host operating system is unresponsive.
- Self-Powered Efficiency: Specifically designed for mobile administration, the adapter draws power directly from the server-side USB connection, removing the need for external power outlets.
- Enhanced Troubleshooting Tools: Features a flexible software interface that supports integrated file transfers for local updates and video capture for training or documentation.
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Product Description
Product Overview
Eliminate the need for bulky, traditional crash carts and streamline your server management with the StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter. This high-performance KVM console adapter is a game-changer for IT professionals, data center administrators, and field technicians. By converting your laptop into a portable terminal, you gain instant, hardware-level access to any headless system—including rack servers, PCs, ATMs, and kiosks. Designed for ultimate efficiency, this TAA-compliant tool provides a seamless interface for BIOS-level control, troubleshooting, and maintenance without the need for server-side software. Its self-powered design and pocket-sized footprint make it the perfect companion for mobile administration, ensuring you can resolve critical system issues quickly and reliably in any environment.
Key Features
- Instant Laptop-to-Server Console: Effortlessly turn any laptop into a mobile KVM console for accessing and managing servers, ATMs, and industrial kiosks.
- BIOS-Level Control: Achieve full hardware access for troubleshooting system failures, performing updates, and configuring settings even when the operating system is down.
- Self-Powered Convenience: Draws power directly from the server-side USB connection, eliminating the need for bulky power adapters or finding an available AC outlet.
- Integrated File Transfer & Video Capture: Use the flexible software interface to transfer files for local updates or record video activity and take screenshots for training and documentation.
- Pocket-Sized Portability: A compact, lightweight design with integrated cables and strain relief that fits easily into your laptop bag, replacing heavy trolleys and monitors.
- Broad Compatibility: Supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS, ensuring versatility across your entire infrastructure.
Important Information
- Connector Requirements: Target device must feature both a VGA output and a USB port for mouse and keyboard emulation.
- Software Installation: While no server-side software is required, the control software must be installed on the laptop used as the console.
- TAA Compliant: Suitable for government and military applications requiring Trade Agreements Act compliance.
- Resolution Support: Supports high-quality video resolutions up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz for clear, crisp diagnostic viewing.
Why Choose Think Assemble
- Professional Grade Quality: We provide authentic StarTech.com solutions backed by industry-leading reliability and a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
- Fast & Reliable Shipping: Get your essential IT tools delivered quickly with our optimized logistics network to minimize your team’s downtime.
- Expert Technical Support: Our dedicated customer success team understands technical hardware and is ready to assist with your deployment questions.
- Trusted Tech Partner: Join thousands of IT professionals who rely on Think Assemble for high-performance connectivity and server management tools.
Specification
Overview
| Weight | 167.83 g |
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| Dimensions | 0.03 × 7.37 × 1.52 cm |
| Language: | English |
| Item model number | NOTECONS01 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.03 x 7.37 x 1.52 cm; 167.83 g |
| ASIN | B002CLKFTQ |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Manufacturer | StarTech |
| Style Name | USB 2.0, USB 2.0 | File Transfer, USB 2.0 | File Transfer | Rugged |
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13 reviews for StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter for Server Management, USB/VGA KVM Console, Windows/Linux/MacOS – TAA
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Mr G. –
Amazing piece of tech. Make sure you buy additional adaptors and longer sub leads. You can sit in the warm isle in the data centre then. Makes your laptop so much more useful! Possibly the best piece of kit I purchased this year. Very good as well if you have headless pc’s you only want occasional access to in the home or office.
Stretch –
Absolutely invaluable if you work on PC’s professionally. Saves carrying (or finding) a keyboard, mouse and monitor. Turns your laptop into all three. Very handy for instance for updating BIOS settings PC in one window, settings in another. I’m just waiting for them to come up with a wireless version, although I guess that would be easier to leave at a customer site!This is my second one so a word of caution – don’t leave the USB lead plugged in while carrying around in your kit. The socket came of the board in the first one.
Ronan Burke –
Super piece of kit to have in the bag.Saves trying to look for a crash cart.Can also be used as just a keyboard/mouse when there’s already a screen.
N Cudmore –
First off let me say I love these things and have used them for several years. Working on servers is so much easier. It’s not just the replacement of the screen of keyboard with the laptop that it allows, but the ability to mount an ISO image and the server can then ‘see’ the image as a bootable CDROM just makes life so much easier to do things.A few things do let it down – first the physical design. The smooth case means the thing has to hang from the server and the laptop by the connection wires, there is no clip or hook to hang the weight of it from the server racking or anything else. Second, it uses a USB mini-A connection to the laptop and comes with USB-A lead. If your laptop has USB C, just try finding a long replacement lead from USB C to USB mini-A, or you’ll just have to use an adapter. It would be better to have USB C, connection from the device to the laptop these days. Lastly, no case or additional connection adapters. Given the price it should at the least come with a small case to protect it. As for the adapters,# – VGA, while it is still the most common connection it isn’t the only video out servers use – so you may need to add VGA to DVI adapter and a VGA to display port adapter, as well as the previously mentioned USB A to USB C, these may all be required in your kit. Oh, and the software is supplied on a USB-A memory stick. In short, could do with an update, but still great for server work.
synthdelay –
This is a great product for data centers and the like.Very easy to use just install the and your away.I would suggest getting a small vga extender to allow the adapter a bit more room so it can be placed on top of servers etc to reduce strain on the server vga connector.
jason hammons –
I’ve bought two of these and the most recent broke within 6 months after using only 5 times. Same with the first one which managed to go about a year or 8 uses. waste of money considering the warranty is poor.
Yorkshire-Matt –
Excellent quality if a little over priced.
Simon –
Expensive for what it is but really handy to have with you when the occasion arises
Seema Thomas –
Quick delivery, suits my use
This product had the right description of what I was looking for, so I was able to match it easily to my needs. Works well and easy to use!
Cliente Think Assemble –
Muy uyil
Muy útil para administrar servidores
TCJ informatique –
article conforme à la description et trés pratique
Article commandé pour ne plus avoir à prendre un ensemble écran, clavier et souris.Il trouve sa place dans la sacoche à coté du portable, bien plus pratique et leger en tout cas.
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OveRMinD –
Great for data center work.
I bought this because I am always going to data centers and hate looking for, or just HOPING there is, a crash cart lying around, or that the client has a KVM in the rack. This easily fits in my laptop bag, and comes with me in the truck or on an airplane. And if you get a 15 foot usb cable with it like I did, you can sit on the hot aisle instead of the cold aisle. You data center monkeys will know what I’m talking about.But it works exactly as advertised. You see everything from POST onwards, on anything from desktops to G9 HP servers. WELL worth the cash. Feels solid built too…hefty…but I still treat it like a baby just because of how expensive it is.Fair warning though…on Windows 8 or newer, they don’t have any signed drivers yet, so you have to boot into the recovery mode and turn off driver signing in the OS, then it will load the drivers and work fine. It will continue to work until you reboot. So if you just put your laptop to sleep, it will be fine. Just keep this in mind if you think yours doesn’t work on Windows 8/10. Once the drivers are loaded the first time, they never need to be reloaded again, but it won’t find the device on USB until you turn off driver signing in the OS.Other than that, this is probably the best tool in my bag.