StarTech.com Laptop to Server KVM Console - Rugged USB Crash Cart Adapter
$563.99
$514.99
Mfg # NOTECONS02X
CDW # 3832575
| UNSPSC 43211603
Quick tech specs
- Turn your laptop into a portable KVM console for accessing servers ATMs and kiosks with file transfer and video capture
- Portable USB Crash Cart Adapter/Portable KVM Console
- Transfer files from laptop to the connected PC
- Integrated KVM Cables
- Rugged for maximum durability
- Compatible with the Dell PowerEdge R series Rack Server
- Record video of on-screen activity
- Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200
- Perfect for mobile administrators travelling between data centers or server rooms
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This rugged and portable USB crashcart adapter lets you turn your laptop into a portable console for accessingservers, desktops and laptops, as well as ATMs, kiosks or anycomputing device that features both VGA andUSB ports. This adapter also supportslocal file transfer and video capturingbuiltinto the software. Maximum durability| Thiscrashcart adapter has been specifically designed for maximum durability.It features a rugged, rubberizedhousing that can handle dropsby absorbing shock,to makesure 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 enablesyou 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, withoutscroll 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 anawkward, traditional server room crash cart. With optimal portability in mind for your mobile administrationorrepairs,this pocket-sized adapter features a smallfootprintand lightweight design thateasily fits inside your laptop bag. The adapter isUSB powered so you won't need to carry a power adapter.Plus, theKVM cables are attached to the crash cart adapter so you won't needadditional accessories to connect it to your server. Thebuilt-in cables have been engineeredwithstrain 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.
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StarTech.com Laptop to Server KVM Console - Rugged USB Crash Cart Adapter is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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richc from
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.
Date published: 2018-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
radmanrugg from
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.
Date published: 2017-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MrScott from
Good but needs replaceable cables
The rugged design is great for when you inevitably drop it. But after numerous insertion cycles and moving equipment round that sometime comes in contact with cable ends they do eventually become damaged. There is no way to replace the cables on this KVM. This also means you cannot put a different cable on that may be of a better length for servers reach in a tall rack. This means the full weight of the kvm is hanging on the video cable. Not bad for a few times but after day after days of use it causes wear and tear to the cable ends. Once your cables ends are damaged you are screwed and need a new expensive KVM. I tried port savers on the Video cable but it makes screwing in the server side to hold its weight not possible and it often falls A video extension cable just adds too much cable length to be lugging around. Please update this to include replaceable USB and Video cables for the server connection side. Other than that this thing works great as designed. Even off a Apple MacBook. Great for a portable data center crash cart off your laptop. Size is not bad and software works for the most part. A few function keys that may not exist on your laptop should be implemented on a virtual bar for easy access if I was to get picky. I give it a B+. Still the best portable crash cart on your laptop on the market.
Date published: 2016-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joshua H from
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.
Date published: 2020-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BlueVaGto from
Awful
On Windows 11, this is useless.
No video because the keyboard/mouse doesn't work.
Can't follow your instructions to change from USB to PS2--greyed out.
If you plug in a keyboard, the video will activate with a space bar.
I've tried 3 Dell servers and a new Windows 11 Dell laptop and a Windows 10 Lenovo laptop. Same behavior.
I think this has to go back to Amazon. Waste of $550.
Date published: 2022-12-24T00:00:00-05:00