StarTech.com Secure 2-Port KVM Switch, DVI, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £449 ex-VAT, this StarTech 2‑port DVI/KVM is absolutely aimed at a very specific type of UK business: regulated environments and security-conscious IT teams that need something more “assurance-led” than a generic desk switch. The NIAP 4.0 angle and the CAC/secure port signalling matter when you’re dealing with access-controlled workflows, smartcard authentication, and internal audit expectations. The metal housing is also a quiet win—these tend to last longer in server rooms and comms closets than the cheaper plastic units that get knocked about by daily use.

That said, it’s not a bargain you buy because you “need a KVM.” If your users are just swapping between two standard desktops and you don’t care about the security validation/CAC use case, you’ll likely get similar day-to-day control for much less. Also, if you’re expecting modern display flexibility (and you’re not tied to DVI), the DVI-centric approach can feel limiting over time. Buy this if you have compliance requirements or smartcard/CAC integrations and you want a sturdier, more defensible piece of kit; skip it if this is purely a convenience switch—there are cheaper options that won’t slow your staff down for the average office setup.