StarTech.com 10 Port USB 3.0 USB Hub, AC Adapter Powered, 198 mm 30 mm 55mm

StarTech.com USB Hub, 10 USB Ports, USB 3.0 Specification - HB30A10AME

This USB hub expands a single USB connection to multiple downstream ports for desktop and lab environments. It supplies ten downstream USB 3.0 ports while receiving power from an external AC adapter, enabling connection of numerous peripherals and instruments in automation, electronics and mechanical workshop contexts.

Features and Benefits:

• Ten downstream ports enable multiple peripheral connections
  USB 3.0 Interface delivers high-speed data transfer capability
  External AC adapter provides sustained powered operation
  CE certification meets applicable regional safety standards
  Network connection via USB simplifies host integration

Applications

• Suitable for connecting multiple test instruments to a single workstation
  Ideal for linking keyboards, mice and control interfaces in automation rigs
  Used with data loggers and measurement devices in electronics labs
  Can be used for file transfers between external drives and a PC or Mac

How is power provided to support many peripherals simultaneously?

An external AC adapter supplies DC power to the hub so attached devices draw power without relying on the host USB port.

Which host systems are compatible with this device?

The hub uses the USB 3.0 protocol and is compatible with host computers that support USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 operation, including common Mac and Windows systems.

What approvals indicate adherence to regional safety practices?

The unit carries CE approval, indicating conformity with relevant European safety directives.

How Compact is the device for bench or rack placement?

The hub has a narrow footprint with a width of 55mm, allowing placement in constrained spaces.