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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 data center management with the StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter, a professional-grade KVM console that turns your laptop into a mobile server workstation. This TAA-compliant solution provides immediate BIOS-level control and high-resolution support up to 1920×1200, making it an essential tool for troubleshooting rack servers, ATMs, and headless systems across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
- Instant BIOS-Level Control: Gain full system access from POST to OS management with integrated USB and VGA connections, eliminating the need for bulky traditional crash carts.
- Advanced Troubleshooting Tools: Features a robust software interface for seamless local file transfers, real-time video capture for documentation, and instant screenshots.
- Rugged Portable Performance: Built for demanding field work with a shock-absorbing rubberized housing, integrated strain-relief cables, and a pocket-sized, self-powered design.
- Universal Platform Support: Offers high-speed performance and universal compatibility for IT professionals managing complex infrastructure in government or enterprise settings.
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Product Description
Product Overview
Streamline your data center management and eliminate the need for heavy, cumbersome equipment with the StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter. This high-performance KVM console adapter is the ultimate tool for IT professionals, system administrators, and field technicians who demand immediate, BIOS-level control over headless systems. By transforming any standard laptop into a portable server console, you can effortlessly troubleshoot rack servers, PCs, ATMs, and kiosks without lugging around a traditional crash cart. Featuring a rugged, pocket-sized design, this TAA-compliant adapter ensures you are always ready for critical maintenance, offering seamless file transfers, video capturing for documentation, and high-resolution display scaling up to 1920×1200. Whether you are performing mobile server repairs or managing complex network infrastructure, this self-powered solution provides the reliability and versatility needed to maintain uptime and optimize efficiency across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
Key Features
- Instant Laptop-to-Server Console: Turn your laptop into a portable KVM console for instant access to servers, ATMs, and kiosks without the need for a bulky trolley or extra peripherals.
- BIOS-Level Control: Gain full control of your systems from the initial POST screen through BIOS configuration and OS management with integrated USB and VGA connections.
- Advanced Troubleshooting Software: Enhanced interface allows for local file transfers from laptop to server, real-time video capture for instructional purposes, and instant screenshots.
- Self-Powered Reliability: Drawing power directly from the server-side USB connection, this adapter reduces strain on your laptop battery and eliminates the need for external power outlets.
- Rugged & Portable Design: Built for the field with a durable, rubberized housing that absorbs shock and integrated cables with strain relief for long-lasting performance in demanding environments.
- Universal Compatibility: Works across multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting high-resolution video up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz.
Important Information
- TAA Compliant: Suitable for government and enterprise environments requiring GSA Schedule purchases.
- No Server-Side Software: Operates without installing drivers on the target host, ensuring zero interference with critical systems.
- Package Includes: 1x USB Crash Cart Adapter, 1x USB A to Mini-B Cable, and 1x USB to PS/2 Adapter for legacy system support.
- System Requirements: Requires a host system with VGA and USB ports and a client laptop with an available USB port.
Why Choose Think Assemble
- Quality Assurance: We source only genuine, professional-grade StarTech.com components to ensure your mission-critical infrastructure remains stable and secure.
- Expert Technical Support: Our team of specialists is available to provide guidance on setup, compatibility, and troubleshooting to maximize your investment.
- Fast & Reliable Shipping: We prioritize rapid dispatch and secure packaging so you can receive your essential IT tools exactly when you need them.
- Trusted IT Partner: With a focus on high-performance connectivity solutions, Think Assemble is the preferred choice for enterprise-level server management accessories.
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.