StarTech.com 4-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A, 0

The StarTech.com 4-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub is a compact and versatile accessory that expands the connectivity of your computer, adding four high-speed USB-A ports. It is an essential solution for modern desktop and laptop setups, providing the extra connectivity needed for an array of peripherals without the need to constantly swap cables.

This hub connects easily via its integrated 1-foot (30 cm) host cable to a standard USB-A port on your computer. It supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 standard, delivering data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps. For full backward compatibility, it also works seamlessly with older USB 2.0 devices (480 Mbps), ensuring you can connect everything from the latest high-speed external SSDs to legacy keyboards, mice, and thumb drives.

Key Features & Flexibility

Designed for convenience, the hub is primarily bus-powered, drawing its operating power directly from your computer's USB port. For situations demanding more power—such as when connecting multiple high-drain devices like external hard drives—it includes a Micro USB power input port. By connecting an optional USB power adapter (not supplied), you can provide an additional 4.5W (5V/0.9A) of power alongside the bus power, ensuring stable operation for all connected devices.

Its compact dimensions make it highly portable, ideal for professionals, students, and travellers who need to expand their connectivity on the go. The hub is completely operating system independent, offering plug-and-play functionality with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Android systems. It is automatically detected and configured upon connection, requiring no additional drivers.

Reliable Performance

Built for reliability, the hub supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for faster data transfers with compatible drives and hosts, and is rated for a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 107,000 hours. It operates within a broad temperature range of 0