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product_id: 1041432
title: "StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter for Server Management, USB/VGA KVM Console, Windows/Linux/MacOS - TAA"
brand: "startech.com"
price: "€ 905.15"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Star Tech.Com"
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# Compact, pocket-sized portability USB-powered, no AC needed Instant BIOS-level VGA KVM control StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter for Server Management, USB/VGA KVM Console, Windows/Linux/MacOS - TAA

**Brand:** startech.com
**Price:** € 905.15
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Carry Less, Control More: The Ultimate Portable Crash Cart Adapter

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter for Server Management, USB/VGA KVM Console, Windows/Linux/MacOS - TAA by startech.com
- **How much does it cost?** € 905.15 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/1041432-startech-com-portable-laptop-crash-cart-adapter-for-server-management)

## Best For

- startech.com enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech.com brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Smart, Work Long:** Powered by the server’s USB port, this adapter saves your laptop battery life and eliminates the need for external power sources.
- • **Plug & Play BIOS Access:** Gain instant, low-level control over headless servers with seamless VGA and USB integration—no extra software on the server required.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works across Windows, Linux, and MacOS with dedicated drivers—your all-in-one tool for diverse server environments.
- • **Laptop to Server, Anywhere:** Transform your laptop into a portable crash cart—ditch bulky consoles and stay agile in any data center or remote site.
- • **Compact Design, Maximum Mobility:** TAA-compliant and pocket-sized, it fits effortlessly in your laptop bag—be the pro who’s always ready, no matter where the job takes you.

## Overview

The StarTech.com Portable Laptop Crash Cart Adapter (NOTECONS01) converts your laptop into a fully functional KVM console for headless servers and devices. Featuring USB-powered operation, VGA video streaming, and BIOS-level control, it eliminates the need for bulky crash carts. Compact and TAA-compliant, it supports Windows, Linux, and MacOS with dedicated drivers, making it an essential tool for IT pros who demand mobility and efficiency in server management.

## Description

The Crash Cart Adapter Portable Laptop USB 2.0 to KVM Console (NOTECONS01) turns your notebook or netbook into a portable server crash cart, eliminating the need to lug around a large, heavy and awkward video screen, keyboard, and mouse. This IT adapter delivers the VGA stream from any host computer to a laptop and emulates the laptop mouse and keyboard outputs for simple access and control of connected servers, PCs or other "headless" devices. Easy Setup With portability for the mobile administrator, this USB-powered adapter features a small-footprint design that requires no additional accessories to connect to most servers and requires no server-side software installation. Instant Connection Ensuring full control of the connected units, the datacenter crash cart provides immediate access to the POST screen and BIOS, plus the ability to handle full configuration of the attached PC or machine; administrators can connect to a headless server/device without the need of an expensive LCD rackmount console or bulky monitor, keyboard and mouse solution. Note The drivers are device-specific, it's essential to match the driver installation to your NOTECONS01 to ensure compatibility and functionality.

Review: Great for data center work. - I bought this because I am always going to data centers and hate looking for, or just HOPING there is, a crash cart lying around, or that the client has a KVM in the rack. This easily fits in my laptop bag, and comes with me in the truck or on an airplane. And if you get a 15 foot usb cable with it like I did, you can sit on the hot aisle instead of the cold aisle. You data center monkeys will know what I'm talking about. But it works exactly as advertised. You see everything from POST onwards, on anything from desktops to G9 HP servers. WELL worth the cash. Feels solid built too...hefty...but I still treat it like a baby just because of how expensive it is. Fair warning though...on Windows 8 or newer, they don't have any signed drivers yet, so you have to boot into the recovery mode and turn off driver signing in the OS, then it will load the drivers and work fine. It will continue to work until you reboot. So if you just put your laptop to sleep, it will be fine. Just keep this in mind if you think yours doesn't work on Windows 8/10. Once the drivers are loaded the first time, they never need to be reloaded again, but it won't find the device on USB until you turn off driver signing in the OS. Other than that, this is probably the best tool in my bag.
Review: Great time saver - I tend to work on random computers dropped off at my desk, generally without a PC or keyboard. This product has been a great time saver, I no longer need to track down a spare monitor, or when I'm at a customer's site beg them for a monitor. I'm able to get my work done and I couldn't ask for more. I've even used the adapter for extended development sessions without issues. To give you an idea how versatile this thing is, I've: - Diagnose and repair computers both at work and remotely, including systems that should be headless and stuck in some inconvenient location in a mode that needed some TLC to get running again. - Bring small computers with me to a customer site for work purposes, and use my laptop as the keyboard/monitor. - With the aid of a HDMI->VGA converter box, used this and online meeting software to demo a program running on a tablet remotely, which worked out much better for all parties than pointing a webcam at the tablet. - Demo software on a PC that had no network connectivity to remote customers. The product price might seem a bit much, but to me it's been well worth it. Even if my only use was because I'm the guy friends and family bring dead computers to, I'd seriously consider purchasing it. My only complaint was a one time event: I had a conflict with this product's software and the drivers for the StarTech USB to DVI adapter on a Windows machine. I was able to resolve the issue by manually removing the USB to DVI drivers and re-installing the latest versions. That one issue aside, I've had no problems with the software.

## Features

- LAPTOP TO SERVER: USB crash cart adapter connects your laptop to a headless system, turning your laptop into a portable console for rack servers in your server room, PCs, ATMs, kiosks, etc
- EFFICIENT TROUBLESHOOTING: Easily log server activity using the crash cart adapter software; For optimal performance, be sure to install the latest drivers; Note: Please make sure to download the drivers specifically for the NOTECONS01
- BIOS-LEVEL CONTROL: Connect the laptop crash cart adapter to your computer using the included USB cable, then connect the integrated USB and VGA cables to your server for instant BIOS-level control
- SELF-POWERED: The KVM adapter is powered by the server-side USB connection, reducing strain on the laptop's battery and eliminating the need for an AC outlet, allowing you to connect to any PC or device with a VGA output port and USB connection
- COMPACT DESIGN: This TAA Compliant pocket-sized data center crash cart adapter requires no additional accessories, eliminating the need to carry around a traditional crash cart/trolley when troubleshooting and servicing your systems

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002CLKFTQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34 in KVM Switches |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (334) |
| Date First Available | December 19, 2005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.9 ounces |
| Item model number | NOTECONS01 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Product Dimensions | 0.01 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Connector Type:** USB 2.0, VGA
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 0.01 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** personal

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Great product, but is there any instance where a traditional crash cart would be better than this?**
A: I've used this console to install quite a bit of equipment.  It's great, because I never know if there will be a crash cart where I'm going.  I would say that the only advantage to a crash cart would be that you could leave it attached and unattended without leaving your laptop behind.  So, say if you needed a local facilities person to click "finish" for you or something like that, you could leave a crash cart attached.  I've never run into a situation where I wish I had a crash cart instead of this console though.  I suppose the other advantage to a crash cart is that it comes with it's own table.  I've had to sit on the floor a few times with my laptop in a cage where the customer didn't have any furniture.

**Q: Does it have a copy paste feature so I can copy text out of the kvm onto my windows laptop?**
A: The display is a graphical representation so there is no text recognition.  You could theoretically take a screen shot and send to OCR but I'm sure that's more than you'd like to deal with.

**Q: I see this does not work with the current mac os, will it work with parallels or vmware?**
A: The NOTECONS02 supports up to Mac OS 10.13.x. The limitation with later Mac OS versions is for our older NOTECONS01 model.

Nick, StarTech.com Support.

**Q: Is this a kvm over usb (like a kvm over ip) where i would be able to view and control a functioning laptop from a desktop**
A: The host OS (windows) on system you plug this into (laptop/desktop) is Keyboard Video Mouse to any other system you connect this to. The KVM shows up in an application.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for data center work.
*by O***D on August 13, 2015*

I bought this because I am always going to data centers and hate looking for, or just HOPING there is, a crash cart lying around, or that the client has a KVM in the rack. This easily fits in my laptop bag, and comes with me in the truck or on an airplane. And if you get a 15 foot usb cable with it like I did, you can sit on the hot aisle instead of the cold aisle. You data center monkeys will know what I'm talking about. But it works exactly as advertised. You see everything from POST onwards, on anything from desktops to G9 HP servers. WELL worth the cash. Feels solid built too...hefty...but I still treat it like a baby just because of how expensive it is. Fair warning though...on Windows 8 or newer, they don't have any signed drivers yet, so you have to boot into the recovery mode and turn off driver signing in the OS, then it will load the drivers and work fine. It will continue to work until you reboot. So if you just put your laptop to sleep, it will be fine. Just keep this in mind if you think yours doesn't work on Windows 8/10. Once the drivers are loaded the first time, they never need to be reloaded again, but it won't find the device on USB until you turn off driver signing in the OS. Other than that, this is probably the best tool in my bag.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great time saver
*by S***N on April 15, 2013*

I tend to work on random computers dropped off at my desk, generally without a PC or keyboard. This product has been a great time saver, I no longer need to track down a spare monitor, or when I'm at a customer's site beg them for a monitor. I'm able to get my work done and I couldn't ask for more. I've even used the adapter for extended development sessions without issues. To give you an idea how versatile this thing is, I've: - Diagnose and repair computers both at work and remotely, including systems that should be headless and stuck in some inconvenient location in a mode that needed some TLC to get running again. - Bring small computers with me to a customer site for work purposes, and use my laptop as the keyboard/monitor. - With the aid of a HDMI->VGA converter box, used this and online meeting software to demo a program running on a tablet remotely, which worked out much better for all parties than pointing a webcam at the tablet. - Demo software on a PC that had no network connectivity to remote customers. The product price might seem a bit much, but to me it's been well worth it. Even if my only use was because I'm the guy friends and family bring dead computers to, I'd seriously consider purchasing it. My only complaint was a one time event: I had a conflict with this product's software and the drivers for the StarTech USB to DVI adapter on a Windows machine. I was able to resolve the issue by manually removing the USB to DVI drivers and re-installing the latest versions. That one issue aside, I've had no problems with the software.

### ⭐ Title: The WORST $470 I’ve Ever Spent – Absolutely Useless!
*by T***T on August 21, 2025*

I honestly don’t even know where to start. I paid nearly $400 for this StarTech product, and it has been one of the worst tech purchases of my life. Let’s talk about the clarity first, or the lack of it. The display quality is atrocious. It looks like something from the early 2000s. Blurry, pixelated, and nearly unusable, especially when you’re trying to work on anything even remotely visual. For a product in this price range, I expected at least decent resolution. What I got was a screen so badly rendered I can barely stand to look at it for more than 5 minutes. Now let’s talk about the cursor issue, which is absolutely maddening. The cursor doesn’t align with where you actually press or click. I move the mouse to click something, and it selects something entirely different. It’s completely misaligned and nearly impossible to use for anything that requires precision. Every click is a gamble. It’s like playing a broken video game where the controls don’t respond properly. This isn’t a minor bug ,it’s a fundamental design flaw that makes the entire product unusable. I tried using it in different settings, different systems , nothing fixes the issue. It’s clearly a hardware or firmware problem. This isn’t just disappointing, it’s infuriating. The product is literally not functional for basic use. And for all of this, I paid FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS. Let that sink in. $400 for something that can’t even click correctly. I feel completely ripped off. This product feels like a scam. It’s not even worth $40, let alone $400. To anyone considering this: DO NOT BUY. Save your money. There are far better and cheaper options out there that actually work. I’ve contacted support and I’m demanding a full refund. For a company like StarTech, this kind of product quality is shocking. I seriously expected better.

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