Overview



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.




At-a-glance



  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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




Reasons to buy


  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Specification


Technical Description: 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

Features
Plug and Play:Indicates whether this product supports is "plug and play". Plug and play is hardware or software that, after being installed ("plugged in"), can immediately be used ("played with"), as opposed to hardware or software which requires configuration.
Yes
Cable length:How long the cable is.
0.3 m
Overcurrent protection:
Yes
Housing material:
Plastic
Product colour:
Grey
Data transfer rate:Rate at which data can be transferred, usually measured in units per second. May vary with network configurations.
5000 Mbit/s

Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case:
80 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height:
440 mm
Master (outer) case length:
473 mm
Master (outer) case width:
13 mm

Network
UASP support:
Yes

Networking
UASP support:
Yes

Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-10 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 70 °C

Other features
Chipset:Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.
VIA - VL817

Packaging data
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
145 g
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
30 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
160 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
120 mm

Performance
Mean time between failures (MTBF):Statistical model used to indicate product/mechanism reliability; expressed in hours and percentage of duty cycle. This number (in hours) does not indicate the mean time before failure for a single unit/mechanism.
302079 h

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
4
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity:
1
Hub interfaces:A hub is a device for connecting multiple devices together. The hub interface is where the hub connects to other devices via input/output (I/O) ports.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB Type-C
Host interface:Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
Ports quantity:The number of ports or external interfaces to which other equipment can be connected.
5

Power
Power supply type:The type of power supply which this product uses.
USB

System requirements
Other operating systems supported:
ChromeOS
Linux operating systems supported:8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)
Yes
Mac operating systems supported:Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.
Yes
Windows operating systems supported:Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.
Yes

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
CE, RoHS

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
82 g
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
16 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
420 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
54 mm


Product details


5G4AC-USB-A-HUB StarTech.com 0065030906227

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

£31.99 and In stock

SKU5G4AC-USB-A-HUB

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

Quick Code: Q2679991 MPN: 5G4AC-USB-A-HUB
£31.99

Quantity:
In Stock