StarTech.com 4-Port USB Hub – USB 3.0 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4X USB-A Hub w/Optional Auxiliary Power Input – Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub, 1ft/30cm Cable, USB Expansion Hub (5G4AB-USB-A-HUB)

Description

This USB Hub adds four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports to a USB-A enabled desktop or laptop computer. The USB Hub connects to a USB-A port on a computer, using the built-in 1ft. (30cm) host cable. The USB hub is backward compatible with USB 2.0 (480Mbps) devices, ensuring support for a wide range of modern and legacy USB peripherals (e.g., thumb drives, external HDDs/SSDs, HD cameras, mice, keyboards, webcams, and audio headsets).The USB hub is compact in size, facilitating portability when travelling.

• 4 PORT USB HUB: Bus-powered USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) expansion hub features a USB-A host connector and 4x USB-A ports, Overcurrent Protection (OCP) & Wake on USB – 4.5W of bus power dynamically shared between 4 downstream ports, with max 4.5W per port
• AUXILIARY POWER INPUT: The USB hub features a Micro USB power input (cable sold separately) to add 4.5W (5V/0.9A) of power to the hub for applications where additional power may be required, such as connecting high power USB devices like SSD drives
• COMPATIBILITY: OS independent – Supports all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android – Compatible with USB Type-A host devices such as Lenovo X1 Carbon, Dell XPS, Microsoft Surface – Works w/USB 2.0 devices
• EXTRA LONG CABLE: Bus-powered USB dongle with compact housing, ideal for travel – Attached extra-long 1ft. (30cm) host cable for easy setup and to reduce connector strain on 2-in-1 devices, such as Surface Pro 7 and laptops on riser stands
• APPLICATIONS: Add 4x USB-A ports from a single USB-A port for connecting peripherals such as keyboard/mouse, USB SSDs & thumb drives – Ideal for desktops or laptop computers with limited USB ports – USB Event Monitoring utility available for download