Laptop-to-Server KVM Console with Rugged Housing
Use this USB crash-cart adapter to turn your laptop into a portable KVM console for accessing servers, ATMs and kiosks with file transfer and video capture
Product ID: NOTECONS02X
4 stars
(3 reviews) |
- Durable performance, with a rubberized housing
- Maximum portability with a compact footprint, built-in KVM cables and USB power
- Hassle-free setup with plug-and-play installation
Your price
€660,99
EUR excl. VAT
€826,24
EUR incl. VAT
This rugged and portable USB crash cart adapter lets you turn your laptop into a portable console for accessing servers, desktops and laptops, as well as ATMs, kiosks or any computing device that features both VGA and USB ports.
This adapter also supports local file transfer and video capturing built into the software.
Maximum durability
This crash cart adapter has been specifically designed for maximum durability. It features a rugged, rubberized housing that can handle drops by absorbing shock, to make sure that you’re equipped for unexpected challenges.
Hassle-free operation
Troubleshoot your devices quickly and easily. Simply connect the crash cart adapter to your laptop using the included USB cable, then connect the integrated USB and VGA cables to your server.
The crash cart adapter features a flexible software interface that offers robust performance. It enables you to transfer files from your laptop to the server, monitor and capture activity from the connected device as video for records or instructional purposes, and take screenshots and scale the display window to full-screen mode or smaller, without scroll bars.
Compact portability
This compact crash cart adapter lets you connect to a headless device using only a laptop, eliminating the need to lug around an awkward, traditional server room crash cart. With optimal portability in mind for your mobile administration or repairs, this pocket-sized adapter features a small footprint and lightweight design that easily fits inside your laptop bag.
The adapter is USB powered so you won't need to carry a power adapter. Plus, the KVM cables are attached to the crash cart adapter so you won't need additional accessories to connect it to your server. The built-in cables have been engineered with strain relief, preventing them from wearing or breaking.
Universal connectivity
With no server-side software installation required, the USB crash cart adapter provides BIOS-level control of any PC or device that has both a VGA port and a USB port.
The NOTECONS02X is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
- Keep your routine diagnostics and repairs portable, by replacing a bulky crash cart
- Gain full console access to servers located in small spaces, or congested server racks where a fixed-installation console is not feasible
Partner Numbers
- Ingram Micro Sweden V933593
- ALSO Sweden 000000000002775935
- UPC 065030862240
Compatibility
Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
macOS 10.9 to 10.15, 11.0
Linux 2.6 to 4.11 (LTS Versions Only; glibc 2.18 or newer required)
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
macOS 10.9 to 10.15, 11.0
Linux 2.6 to 4.11 (LTS Versions Only; glibc 2.18 or newer required)
Specifications
| Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Connector(s) | 1 - Console Interface(s) | USB Mini-B (5 pin) |
| 1 - Host Connectors | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | |
| VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) | ||
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | |
| Humidity | 80% RH | |
| Hardware | Audio | No |
| KVM Ports | 1 | |
| PC Interface | USB | |
| PC Video Type | VGA | |
| Number of Monitors Supported | 1 | |
| Rack-Mountable | No | |
| Cables Included | Yes | |
| Daisy-Chain | No | |
| Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Host/Server Video (VGA) Link |
| User Console/USB Link | ||
| Host/Server Keyboard/Mouse USB Link | ||
| Packaging Information | Package Height | 47 mm [1,9 in] |
| Package Length | 30,1 cm [11,9 in] | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 463 g [16,3 oz] | |
| Package Width | 16,5 cm [6,5 in] | |
| Performance | On-Screen Display | No |
| IP Control | No | |
| Hot-Key Selection | No | |
| Maximum Analog Resolutions | 1920x1200 @ 60Hz | |
| Maximum Number of Users | 1 | |
| Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
| Material | Plastic | |
| Cable Length | 41,6 cm [16,4 in] | |
| 1 x 15in (385mm) USB host cable, 1 x 3in (76mm) VGA host cable, 1 x 6ft (1.8m) USB Console cable | ||
| Product Length | 12,5 cm [4,9 in] | |
| Product Width | 88 mm [3,5 in] | |
| Product Height | 22 mm [0,9 in] | |
| Product Depth | 11,5 cm [4,5 in] | |
| Weight of Product | 244 g [8,6 oz] | |
| Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
| Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.9 to 10.15, 11.0 Linux 2.6 to 4.11 (LTS Versions Only; glibc 2.18 or newer required) |
| Special Notes / Requirements | Note | If you're interfacing with a Linux device, this adapter is only compatible with standard QWERTY keyboards in U.S English configuration |
| What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | Rugged crash cart adapter |
| USB A to Mini-B cable | ||
| USB software key | ||
| Quick start guide |
Certifications
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Drivers/Downloads
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Manual(s):
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notecons02x_rugged_crash_cart_adapter_manual.pdf
- Language: EN
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notecons02x_rugged_cart_quick_start_guide.pdf
- Language: EN
Software
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notecons02 windows software pack.zip
- Version: 119.0228
- Language: EN
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notecons02 linux software pack.zip
- Version: 218.1018
- Language: EN
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notecons02 mac software pack.zip
- Version: 118.0508
- Language: EN
Datasheet
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notecons02x_Datasheet.pdf
- Datasheet
- Language: EN
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Frequently Asked Questions
Installation
Starting in High Sierra 10.13, macOS enforces stricter security policies than previous revisions. As a result of these changes, software packages, like those used in this installation, will need to be allowed within the macOS Security and Privacy settings, immediately after the software has been installed, in order for the device to operate.
To allow the software, follow these steps after you've completed installation on your Mac:
- Open System Preferences.
- Open Security & Privacy.
- Click the Allow button near the bottom of the General tab.
Note: The option to allow the software will be available within the Security & Privacy settings for 30 minutes. If the software is not allowed within that time frame, the software must be reinstalled in order for macOS to grant the opportunity to allow it again.
In order to view the computer connected to the laptop crash cart adapter, you must install the software package either from the USB stick or StarTech.com website. The software must be installed prior to using the device on your computer.
Hardware requirements
You require the following components in your hardware setup:
- A host computer with a female VGA and USB ports. This is the computer that will be controlled.
- A client computer running Windows with an available USB port. This computer will control the host computer.
Install the software
Drivers and software must be installed on the client computer before you connect the components. To install the software, complete the following:
- Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product packaging.
Note: Windows typically saves the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
- When the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, click Extract All, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- In the list of extracted files, navigate to the Windows folder, right-click the Setup.exe file and click Run as Administrator.
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in step 2.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and software.
Install the hardware
- Connect the USB and VGA cables from the crash cart adapter to the host computer.
- Connect the mini USB cable to the crash cart adapter and the client computer.
Plug in the crash cart adapter and run the USB Crash Cart software. The software automatically detects the settings of the connected computer and shows the display from the computer. When you move the mouse cursor to the display, the keyboard and mouse control is redirected from the client to the host computer.
In order to view the computer connected to the KVM console adapter, you must install the software package either from the USB stick or the StarTech.com website. The software must be installed prior to using the device on your computer. To install the software, do the following:
- Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.
Note: Mac OS X will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example,hard_drive_name\Users\your_name\Downloads).
- Double-click the Software Pack.zip file.
- Double-click the Mac folder.
- Double-click the Install.dmg file.
- Double-click USB Crash Cart Adapter.
The program is now located on the desktop and is ready to run.
Troubleshooting
Monitors may begin flickering when they receive a signal of insufficient quality. There are a few potential fixes available that will help to improve the signal quality in order to eliminate flickering:
- Replace Video Cables with high-quality Video Cables (e.g. upgrade DisplayPort 1.2 Cables to DisplayPort 1.4 Cables).
- Use shorter Video Cables to reduce signal attenuation.
- When possible, remove Video Adapters to use native Video Connection Types (e.g. go from VGA to VGA, or DisplayPort to DisplayPort)
- For DisplayPort Monitors, try changing the DisplayPort Version on the Monitor. For information on how to change your Monitor Settings refer to the Manual from the Monitor Manufacturer.
- Update the Drivers for the Computer’s GPU to the latest available from the Monitor Manufacturer.
Wanneer u problemen probeert op te lossen met een USB-crash cart adapter, zijn er enkele snelle tests die u kunt uitvoeren om mogelijke problemen uit te sluiten. U kunt testen of de volgende componenten goed werken en niet de oorzaak van het probleem zijn:
- Videokabels
- Videobron
- Computersysteem
- USB crash cart adapter
Probeer het volgende om uw installatiecomponenten te testen:
- Gebruik de videokabels, videobron, computer en USB crash cart adapter in een andere configuratie om te zien of het probleem door de componenten of de configuratie wordt veroorzaakt.
- Gebruik een andere videokabel, videobron, computer en USB crash cart adapter in uw configuratie om te zien of het probleem nog steeds aanwezig is. Idealiter zou u een component moeten testen waarvan u weet dat deze in een andere configuratie werkt.
Bij het testen van uw kabels raden wij u het volgende aan:
- Test elke kabel afzonderlijk.
- Gebruik kortere kabels.
Als u de videokabels, videobron en de USB crash cart adapter test, raden wij u het volgende aan:
- Druk op de Windows-toets + R, typ devmgmt.msc en druk op Enter om Apparaatbeheer te openen.
- Als het apparaat een fout heeft, moet u de stuurprogramma's opnieuw installeren en daarbij de instructies op de website volgen.
Om de adapter goed te laten werken, moet de software op uw besturingssysteem worden geïnstalleerd. Nadat de software op uw besturingssysteem is geïnstalleerd, start u de software. De software detecteert automatisch de videobron, wanneer deze op de videopoort is aangesloten.
You can use the USB crash cart adapter software to capture video. Videos taken on the attached host computer are saved on the client computer that's running the USB crash cart software.
Note: When you record videos, the file transfer feature is temporarily blocked.
To record videos, complete the following:
- In the USB crash card adapter software, click the record button.
- Specify the location where you want to save the files.
- Specify how long you want to record for in seconds.
If the video works on your client computer but the keyboard or mouse is not working with your laptop crash cart adapter, try the following:
- Make sure that the USB cable on the laptop crash cart adapter is firmly connected to the host computer.
- If you're using multiple monitors with the host computer, make sure that the VGA cable connected to the laptop crash cart adapter is connected to the primary monitor.
- Under Keyboard, change the Active emulation type to PS/2.
How To
To confirm that Windows detects your USB device, complete the following:
- Press the Windows key+R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
- In Device Manager, under the appropriate heading, confirm that your expansion card is listed and that there isn't an exclamation mark next to it. For example, a USB controller card would be under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
- Click the Apple icon.
- Click About This Mac.
- Click More Info or System Report.
- Under the appropriate heading, confirm that your USB device is listed and that there isn't an error. For example, a network card would be under Ethernet Cards.
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
Compliance and safety
Compliance letters
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Language: English
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RoHS & REACH Certificate of Compliance
- Language: English
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Country of Origin (COO)
- Language: English
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Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
- Language: English
Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
*Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Needs improvement.
KVM usually works.
Mac Software: Right now I upgraded to High Sierra and the software stopped working. Trying to find a solution. Before that I often have to reset the video to get it to take a change in resolution during POST on some servers rather that automatically. The MAC software could use more keys (del) on the optional key window or user selectable keys to keep handy. Also the keys should be mapped to button in the window title and not in a separate window. It is nice that I can get to F keys which on a Mac is a bit of a pain to use the keyboard since they default to other functions. Could also use a Video reset button. Also could scale the video captured to scale to the current window size. It does to some degree but has grey areas around the video if the resolution is smaller than the window.
Hardware: It is fairly rugged. It has 2 wire connections on one side (console side) and a USB plug hole on the other. So I have to fiddle with unplugging the USB and trying to coil up the cords on the other side which includes a giant RFI core on the Video cable and the giant video cable end. Its ends up being messier than it should be to be put in a backpack. Also if and pins get bent on the 15 pin VGA cord you are done with no way to repair. It would be a huge improvement if the console side (VGA / USB) had just connectors so you could 1) use any cable length you want 2) allow you to replace the video cable once they inevitably wear out due to a large number of insertion cycles and normal wear and tear. As it is the video cable is short and after a so many insertion cycles won't stay in the connectors under its own weight. If I could just plug a cable of my choice in, I could rest it on the floor with a longer set of cables. I did purchase VGA and USB extension cables that help but the connections are again a disturbance in ability to coil up when done.
Over all this needs improvement.
1 Mac Software needs Video reset button to affect sensed resolution on console window or better detection in the first place
2 Video capture should scale up if window is bigger than the capture.
3 Mac Software needs User define-able keys on for extra keys (lots of keys I don't use and 1 I don't have (del key)).
4 Mac on screen hot keys should be allowed in the title bar as compared to another window.
5 Hardware needs video connectors directly on the unit for all 3 cables.
6 Case could use a design that allows cables to be wrapped around it for storage / transportation.
But right now this is probably the best portable console you can get right now. So I am not directing you to anything else. Just hope Star Tech upgrades this thing before someone comes along and makes a better one.
Thanks for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about our NOTECONS02X Laptop-to-Server KVM Console. This is the second model of this type of product we have released, and we are always looking for ways to improve.
The latest drivers/software have been tested and confirmed working with macOS High Sierra (10.13). Please ensure you have downloaded the latest version available here: https://www.startech.com/NOTECONS02X#dnlds
We have Technical Support Advisors ready 24 hours, 5 days a week, to help with any problems. To reach us, visit: https://www.startech.com/support.
Invaluable for working in the field!
We purchased these because we often need to console a system in the field and console using the lights out management interface isn't reliable. With this KVM Console we can use our laptops to access the console on our systems in the field instead of configuring remote console over Ethernet and relying on out of band management to access our system consoles.
I wish we could use this, but...
I am in the Military and work on a lot of secure systems with secure laptops. We use the NOTECONS01, which is a great tool to KVM into our servers with. The military does not allow USB mass storage drivers or file transfer through USB. The NOTECONS02X allows file transfer between the server it's plugged into and the laptop, which would be a major security violation on our networks. We'd love to upgrade to this device, but cannot due to this feature. We'll be sticking with the NOTECONS01 till a model comes out that does not support the file transfer options. Hope they don't stop making it till that happens.
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