StarTech.com · MPN: 5G4AC-USB-A-HUB
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StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Hub with USB-C Auxiliary Power Input, 1ft/30cm Host Cable, Portable Desktop/Laptop USB Hub
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Overview

  • Expand Your USB Connectivity: Add four 5Gbps 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, classrooms, hot-desking, and travel
  • Connect Seamlessly Across Platforms and Devices: This OS-independent / driverless USB-C hub supports Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, and Android; Compatible with Thunderbolt and USB4 hosts like MacBook (Intel / M-Series), Dell XPS, and Lenovo X1
  • Auxiliary Power Input: This bus-powered hub with Overcurrent Protection (OCP) includes a 15W USB-C aux input, providing power for high-draw devices like SSDs when used with standard USB-C chargers (not included); Note: laptop charging is not supported
  • Extra-long Cable: Compact / lightweight design with a built-in 1ft (30cm) cable for extended reach and reduced USB-C connector strain on 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro, iPad 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

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

Ports quantity5
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
Hub interfacesUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB Type-C
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4

Features

Data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
Housing materialPlastic
Product colourGrey
Overcurrent protectionYes
Cable length0.3 m
Plug and PlayYes
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Network

UASP supportYes

Power

Power supply typeUSB

System requirements

Windows operating systems supportedYes
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Other operating systems supportedChromeOS

Weight & dimensions

Width54 mm
Depth420 mm
Height16 mm
Weight82 g

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%

Performance

Mean time between failures (MTBF)302079 h

Technical details

Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS

Other features

ChipsetVIA - VL817

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