StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, Type-A to 4x Type-A with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, Portable Hub

Key Features

• Expand Your USB Connectivity: Add four USB-A ports to a USB-A laptop or desktop with limited connectivity, allowing you to connect keyboards, mice, flash drives, and card readers; Ideal for office and remote work in classrooms, hot-desking, and travel
• Connect Seamlessly Across Platforms and Devices: This OS-independent / driverless USB-A hub supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS; A flexible solution for desktops, laptops, and enterprise systems that require additional USB-A connectivity
• Auxiliary Power Input: This bus-powered hub with Overcurrent Protection (OCP) includes an optional 15W USB-C auxiliary input, providing additional power for high-draw devices like SSDs when used with standard USB-C chargers (not included)
• Extra-long Cable: Compact / lightweight design with a built-in 1ft (30cm) cable for extended reach and reduced USB-A connector strain on 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro and HP Elite X2; For mobile setups, field deployments, and troubleshooting
• The IT Pro's Choice: Our USB hubs are rigorously tested in our Innovation Lab to ensure enterprise-grade reliability and cross-platform compatibility; Built to support large-scale deployments and expanding peripheral connectivity in modern IT environments

Description

Connect multiple 5Gbps USB-A peripherals that draw high power to your computer using a single USB-A port.

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.

Bus-Powered with Optional Auxiliary Power

The USB hub can operate with bus power alone. It features a USB Type-C power input that can be connected to a USB-C power adapter (sold separately), providing up to 15W (5V/3A) of power in addition to the bus power from the host. This flexibility is ideal for applications requiring additional power, such as connecting a high-power USB device (e.g., external HDD/SSD), while using the other ports to connect lower powered devices. The downstream ports are each capable of providing up to 7.5W of power to the connected peripherals. For added protection to connected USB devices, the USB ports feature Overcurrent Protection (OCP). OCP prevents USB peripherals from drawing more power than is safely allocated for each port.

Plug and Play

This device is OS independent, supporting all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS. The Hub is automatically detected, configured, and installed upon connection to a host computer. The built-in extra-long 1 ft. (30 cm) USB-A host cable ensures easy setup and reduces connector strain on devices such as the Surface Pro, HP Elite X2, Lenovo X1 Carbon, Dell XPS, and laptops on riser stands.

Enterprise Management Tools

StarTech.com Connectivity Tools offer practical utilities to support device management and increase productivity in modern IT environments. The applicable software for this product is the USB Event Monitoring Utility which allows administrators to track and log connected USB devices.

Visit StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools to download the Enterprise Management Tools.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Host interface	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
Hub interfaces	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB Type-C
Ports quantity	5
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity	1
Cable length	0.3 m
Features
Plug and Play	Yes
Product colour	Grey
Cable length	0.3 m
Data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Overcurrent protection	Yes
Housing material	Plastic
Host interface	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
Network
UASP support	Yes
Data transmission
Data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Power
Power supply type	USB
Technical details
Plug and Play	Yes
Product colour	Grey
Overcurrent protection	Yes
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Other operating systems supported	ChromeOS
Weight & dimensions
Weight	82 g
Width	54 mm
Depth	420 mm
Height	16 mm
Package width	120 mm
Package depth	160 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	145 g
Packaging data
Package width	120 mm
Package depth	160 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	145 g
Performance
Plug and Play	Yes
Data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Overcurrent protection	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	302079 h
Design
Product colour	Grey
Cable length	0.3 m
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85%
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	13 mm
Master (outer) case length	473 mm
Master (outer) case height	440 mm
Products per master (outer) case	80 pc(s)
Other features
Chipset	VIA - VL817