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Product Description
Not every desk runs two identical machines. If one of yours is a DisplayPort desktop and the other is a USB-C laptop or tablet, you've got a problem most KVM switches can't solve - they're either all DisplayPort or all HDMI. The Lindy 42346 handles both in one unit. A 1.2m DisplayPort cable for the PC, a 1.2m USB-C cable for the laptop - both built right into the switch, both ready to go out of the box.
Resolution holds at 4K@60Hz across both connections, with full 4:4:4 colour and HDCP 1.4 support. DisplayPort 1.2 handles the heavy lifting on the PC side, while the USB-C connection keeps modern laptops and desktop OS tablets in the loop without any adapters or dongles in the chain.
Audio is covered too. Plug headphones, speakers and a microphone into the front panel 3.5mm ports and they switch alongside everything else. USB 2.0 hub support means you can share peripherals across both machines without a separate hub cluttering the desk. Bus powered throughout - no external PSU, nothing extra to plug in.
Switch via the front panel button, keyboard hotkey, or software. Compact, tidy, and built specifically for the mixed-platform desk that the mainstream switches completely ignore.
- Integrated 1.2m DisplayPort and 1.2m USB-C cables - no extra cables needed
- Controls a DisplayPort PC and a USB-C laptop or tablet from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
- 4K@60Hz with full 4:4:4 colour via DisplayPort 1.2
- Switch via front panel button, keyboard hotkey or software
- Front panel 3.5mm audio ports for headphones, speakers and microphone
- USB 2.0 hub support for shared peripherals
- Bus powered - no external PSU required
- Compact plastic chassis - 97 x 25 x 82mm
- 2-year Lindy warranty with free lifetime technical support
Note: Software and hotkey switching are not compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina due to a 32-bit software limitation. Button switching works on all supported operating systems.
What's in the Box
- Lindy DisplayPort / USB Type C Cable KVM Switch (with integrated cables)
- Lindy Manual
Product Q&A
Q: Can I connect a DisplayPort PC and a USB-C laptop to the same KVM switch?
A: Yes - that's exactly what the Lindy 42346 is built for. It has an integrated 1.2m DisplayPort cable for your PC and an integrated 1.2m USB-C cable for your laptop or tablet. Both connect to a single monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Q: Do I need to buy any cables separately?
A: No. The DisplayPort and USB-C cables are built directly into the unit. You just need a monitor with a DisplayPort input - everything else is already attached to the switch.
Q: Does this KVM switch work with MacBooks?
A: Yes, with one caveat. The USB-C connection works with any MacBook that has a USB-C or Thunderbolt port. Button switching works on all macOS versions. However, software and hotkey switching are not compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina specifically due to a 32-bit limitation.
Q: Does it need an external power supply?
A: No. The Lindy 42346 is bus powered and draws its power directly from the connected computers. No external power adapter is required or included.
Q: What resolution does this KVM switch support?
A: Up to 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60Hz with full 4:4:4 colour via DisplayPort 1.2. HDCP 1.4 is supported for protected content.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| AV Interface | DisplayPort, USB Type C |
| Interface Standard | DisplayPort 1.2, USB 2.0 |
| Maximum Resolution | 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz 4:4:4 8Bit |
| HDCP Support | HDCP 1.4 |
| Supported Audio | Analogue Stereo |
| Separate Audio Ports | 2 x 3.5mm (Female) |
| Console Interfaces | DisplayPort (Female), USB 2.0 Type A (Female), 2 x 3.5mm (Female) |
| PC/Server Interfaces | DisplayPort (Male), USB Type C (Male), USB 2.0 Type A (Male), 2 x 3.5mm (Male) — 1.2m Integrated Cables |
| Switching Method | Push Button, Hotkey Switching & Software |
| Max PC/Server Ports | 2 |
| Special Features | USB 2.0 Hub support, Active LED Indicators |
| Power Requirements | 5V (Bus-powered, no PSU required) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 97 x 25 x 82mm (3.82 x 0.98 x 3.24in) |
| Housing Material | Plastic |
| Net Weight | 0.433kg (0.95lb) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Humidity | 0 to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Colour | Black |
| Compliance | CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS, REACH & California Proposition 65 |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Part Number | 42346 |
| EAN | 4002888423465 |
Compatibility
Operating Systems
- Windows 10, Windows 11
- macOS (all versions — note: software and hotkey switching not compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina)
- Linux (Ubuntu and other major distributions)
- ChromeOS
Compatible Computers
- Any desktop PC or workstation with DisplayPort output
- Any laptop or tablet with USB-C or Thunderbolt port (video output support required)
- MacBook Pro / MacBook Air with USB-C or Thunderbolt port
- Windows laptops and 2-in-1 devices with USB-C video output
- Desktop OS tablets with USB-C video output
Display Requirements
- Any monitor with DisplayPort input
- Supports resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60Hz
Note: The USB-C port requires video output support (DisplayPort Alt Mode) on the connected laptop or tablet. Bus powered — no external power supply required.
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