--- product_id: 2059231 title: "2-Port Dual View KVM Switch with Audio and USB Peripheral Sharing, w/Full Set of Cables, (GCS1742 TAA Compliant)" brand: "iogear" price: "€ 364.32" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/2059231-2-port-dual-view-kvm-switch-with-audio-and-usb store_origin: FR region: France --- # Audio sharing USB peripheral sharing Dual monitor support 2-Port Dual View KVM Switch with Audio and USB Peripheral Sharing, w/Full Set of Cables, (GCS1742 TAA Compliant) **Brand:** iogear **Price:** € 364.32 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”„ Switch Smart, Work Smart! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 2-Port Dual View KVM Switch with Audio and USB Peripheral Sharing, w/Full Set of Cables, (GCS1742 TAA Compliant) by iogear - **How much does it cost?** € 364.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/2059231-2-port-dual-view-kvm-switch-with-audio-and-usb) ## Best For - iogear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted iogear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Smart Switching:** Switch between computers without interrupting your audio or USB operations. - β€’ **Enhanced Security:** Safeguard your data by isolating internet-connected PCs from intranet systems. - β€’ **Seamless Dual Control:** Effortlessly manage two dual monitor systems with a single console. - β€’ **Crystal Clear Resolution:** Experience superior video quality up to 2048 x 1536 for stunning visuals. - β€’ **Effortless Peripheral Sharing:** Easily share USB devices like printers and scanners between computers. ## Overview The IOGEAR 2-Port Dual View KVM Switch allows you to control two dual monitor computers seamlessly while sharing audio and USB peripherals. With superior video quality, enhanced security features, and a user-friendly design, this KVM switch is perfect for professionals looking to optimize their workspace. ## Description IOGEAR2-Port Dual View KVM Switch with Audio and USB Peripheral Sharing, w/Full Set of Cables, (GCS1742 TAA Compliant) ## Features - One dual monitor console controls two dual monitor computers ; Increase security for your intranet by separating a PC connected to the Internet and a PC connected to an Intranet - Superior video quality up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B - Additional USB peripheral ports for the connected computers to share USB devices, such as printers, scanners, and portable hard drives, etc. ; Advanced control: Switch computers without interrupting USB or Audio operations - Audio jacks provided for speaker and microphone sharing ; Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation - Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation ; Caps Lock, Numb Lock, and Scroll Lock, states are saved and restored when switching - Backed by IOGEAR’s 3-year and FREE lifetime technical support ## Images ![2-Port Dual View KVM Switch with Audio and USB Peripheral Sharing, w/Full Set of Cables, (GCS1742 TAA Compliant) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ua0oU93PL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great product for what it is... understand what it isn't *by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2011* Why are there so few dual monitor KVM's out there?I bought this and it works great, but you MUST understand that this KVM handles analog video signals ONLY. If you have systems with dual vga ports, or a vga and DVI-I, or vga and DVI-A, you're fine because you can get a converter from DVI-I or DVI-A to vga/hd15 plug format to work with this. If, on the other hand, you have something with DVI-D (such as dell docking stations that have dual DVI-D and a single vga) you are out of luck without an expensive digital-to-analog converter for the second monitor. I had one of these and had to connect it directly to one of the monitors (bypass the kvm) which certainly works (occasionally have to manually select input on that monitor when you switch to that system using the kvm) but loses a little of the convenience you should have with this fairly expensive kvm.With that said, there aren't many options out there and this thing is small and build like a tank, very easy to use and works as advertised. Particularly like the usb on the back to take your printer with you to each system as you switch... as well as the usb on the front for a thumb drive.UPDATE:One other option for an analog signal (necessary for this KVM) is if you have available DisplayPort interfaces (which I had 2 of on my Dell Docking Station). Google it if your not familiar with it. The bottom line is that, while this is a digital format, it was created with intent of being friendly toward legacy display formats. In other words, you can buy a Display port to vga active converter for about $30. The key here seems to be the word "active". It's also very nice that this digital-to-analog conversion can be done with line power (no extra cords or bricks required). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Read the manual, and you'll be a happy camper *by T***A on Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019* I wanted to be able to support three different laptops in the same office space. This device does the job perfectly. There are some negative reviews of this device where I feel the owner's problems would be resolved by thoroughly reading the manual. For example, you need to plug in all of your computers while they are turned off, then turn on the device, then turn your computers on. If you miss this, you might plug in a powered laptop and then assume the device isn't working.***BEFORE YOU BUY...***1) Each computer will need to connect to two VGA ports in the device. Plan ahead - you might need adapters.In my case, one laptop had one VGA port and one HDMI port, so I needed an HDMI to VGA adapter in order to make the two VGA connections. I have another laptop with only one micro HDMI port - for that one, I have a micro HDMI to VGA adapter as well as a USB to VGA adapter. USB to VGA adapters are finicky, make sure you research them. As of right now this is a good option:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004D0QC0A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=12) Plan your cables!This device comes with all the VGA cables you need to connect the device to your computers, but doesn't come with the VGA cables that go from the device to your monitors. The VGA cables that come with this device have USB, audio, and microphone connectors built into them (it will make sense when you see it in person) - you probably won't want to substitute these with other VGA cables you have lying around.Also consider that you'll need a power supply for each monitor, each computer, and the device. Make sure your setup can accommodate this.Consider other cable management accessories you might need such as ties, clips, etc. You'll wind up with a lot of thick VGA cables. To be honest my setup is still a mess, but it doesn't bother me.3) This device is expecting "standard" keyboards and mice for specific ports on the device.You might still be able to use non-standard devices by using the extra peripheral USB ports, but it might change functionality. For example, my SteelSeries keyboard isn't recognized by the device's keyboard specific port, so I have it plugged in to the peripheral USB port. It still functions perfectly as a keyboard, as far as I've noticed - the num pad still works fine, for example. However, I can't use the "hotkey" ability of the KVMP device to switch computers with a keyboard command as a result. For me this is OK because I don't mind pressing the physical button on the device, but it might matter to you. I read one review where someone said their gaming mouse simply didn't work at all - not sure if this person missed in the manual that you can use the peripheral USB ports, or if those simply didn't work for them, either. My mouse is advertised as a gaming mouse, but it doesn't really have any extra bells and whistles - it works fine in the normal mouse port (I list my exact devices at the end of this review, in case you're curious).4) Consider your microphone/audio setup.I had been previously relying on either the computer's speakers and mic, or my favorite headphones with a built in mic. But with this device, you can have audio/microphone switch per computer, which is nice. It expects a separate microphone and audio input. You could get a bluetooth headset and use one of the USB peripherals for the dongle, I suspect. What I chose to do is just get a microphone/audio splitter for my headphones, but I considered getting a little external speaker and microphone.Also, the device expects to be able to plug into a separate microphone/audio port on your devices. If you have a device that only has one combo microphone/audio port, like one of mine, you might need a splitter for this as well.5) Consider other peripherals and the USB ports available.I have a couple of other things I want to add to this setup, such as a web cam. But there are only 2 USB peripheral ports. I plan on getting an Anker USB hub to add more options, not sure how it will work (I'll try to remember to update this). Remember that things like thumb drive readers and cell phone chargers don't necessarily make sense to be included in this setup - only devices that you would want to switch to your active computer.***PROS***- Well built, appreciate the rubber ends, solid construction- "Just works" once you understand how it's supposed to work... by reading the manual ;-)- No latency or reduced quality that I've noticed, even with all my adapters- Good customer support, I called and got a hold of someone quickly (asked if there was a workaround to the hotkey through USB peripheral; there isn't)***CONS***- Takes some time investment to research and plan your setup, not "plug and play"- There may be added hidden costs for you if you need additional adapters, splitters, new keyboard, etc. to make this work for you- Some functionality doesn't work with all keyboards, particularly gaming- Some non-standard keyboards and mice may not work at all***FINAL NOTES***My monitors: ASUS VE278H. No issues with this KVMP switch. You can buy these on Amazon today but they are a little dated.My keyboard: SteelSeries APEX M500. Can't use hotkeys with this switch, must use USB peripheral port for the keyboard to work. Amazon doesn't sell the 500 right now but I imagine the 400 would perform similarly, which you can buy today.My mouse: Logitech 810-002197. No issues with the switch, but not on the market anymore - Logitech 910-002277 is a very close product you can buy today. They call these "gaming" mice but they aren't nearly as advanced as many gaming mice on the market.Lastly, if you are setting this up with laptops, like me, do your research on how to work with multiple external monitors if you aren't familiar with this yet. There are tricks like changing what happens when you close the laptop lid that are good to learn, as other reviewers have mentioned.Good luck! :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Overall OK. Be cautions about the USB peripheral port *by S***O on Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2009* Using this device to connect my laptop, vista desktop and a linux (ubuntu) server.1. My vista desktop and my laptop docking station each has one HDMI and one analog. While this switch's both ports are analog, the dual view does not work well. Did some research, it turns out that HDMI normally does not pass the analog signal through adapters (HDMI-DVI-Analog). Haven't figured out how to fix this. So I hooked the desktop HDMI to one monitor directly. Then I connected all three machines analog to this device. Now only the vista desktop has a dual-view while the other two are single-view. It works OK.2. The printer through the peripheral USB does not work. My understanding is that the USB peripheral connected always focuses on one port even if you have switched KVM to another machine. In other words, that USB port does not switch together with the KVM devices. To move the printer to your next machine, you have to use some hotkeys on your keyboard to do the switch rather than hitting the switch buttons. So when I work on computer A, the printer is still connected to computer B. I think this design is a little problematic.3. I use an old PS2 keyboard. With a USB-PS2 adapter, I am able to connect the PS2 keyboard to this switch, which is nice.Overall a nice device.Some update. I now have a MacBook Pro. The device also is compatible with the Mac. But the dual view does not work.BTW, if anyone knows how to solve the dual-view problem, let me know :) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/2059231-2-port-dual-view-kvm-switch-with-audio-and-usb](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/2059231-2-port-dual-view-kvm-switch-with-audio-and-usb) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*