StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub with 5Gbps Data Transfer and Auxiliary Power

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

Expand your device's connectivity with the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub, designed to add four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports to your USB-C enabled desktop or laptop. This compact hub connects via a built-in 1-foot (30cm) USB-C cable, making it ideal for on-the-go use and minimizing strain on 2-in-1 devices such as Surface Pro, iPad Pro, and HP Elite X2. Its sleek space gray plastic enclosure seamlessly integrates with modern devices and supports a wide range of peripherals including thumb drives, external HDDs/SSDs, cameras, mice, keyboards, webcams, and audio headsets, thanks to backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices. The hub supports data transfer rates up to 640 MB/s, ensuring quick and efficient file transfers across connected devices.

Equipped with bus power and an optional USB-C auxiliary power input, this hub provides up to 15W (5V/3A) of power when connected to a compatible USB power adapter (sold separately), supporting high-power peripherals like external SSDs. Each downstream port can deliver up to 7.5W, and overcurrent protection (OCP) safeguards connected devices from power surges. This flexibility makes the hub suitable for various applications, including field deployment, troubleshooting, and mobile setups, where reliable power delivery is essential. Its OS-independent, driverless design ensures plug-and-play operation across Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, and Android, simplifying setup regardless of the platform.

The hub's lightweight and portable design, combined with its extended 1-foot (30cm) cable, allows for easy positioning and reduces connector strain on portable devices. It is compatible with Thunderbolt and USB4 hosts like MacBook (Intel and M-Series), Dell XPS, and Lenovo X1, supporting enterprise management tools such as the USB Event Monitoring Utility to facilitate device tracking and logging. Whether used in office environments, classrooms, remote work, or travel, this USB-C hub provides a reliable, versatile solution to enhance your device's connectivity and productivity.

Features:

• Add four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports to your USB-C laptop or tablet for connecting legacy peripherals like keyboards, mice, and flash drives; ideal for office, remote work, classrooms, and travel.

• Supports seamless cross-platform compatibility with Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, and Android; compatible with Thunderbolt and USB4 hosts such as MacBook (Intel / M-Series), Dell XPS, and Lenovo X1.

• Includes a 15W USB-C auxiliary power input with Overcurrent Protection (OCP), providing additional power for high-draw devices like SSDs when used with compatible USB-C chargers (not included); laptop charging not supported.

• s a built-in 1-foot (30cm) cable for extended reach and reduced connector strain, making it suitable for mobile setups, field deployments, and troubleshooting on portable devices.

• Plug and Play installation with no drivers required, supporting easy setup and operation across multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, and Android.