Overview



Add four external USB 3.0 ports to your PC or laptop with a portable, PCR plastic hub

Add up to four USB 3.0 devices to your laptop or PC using a single USB-A port.

Stay Mobile with Compact, Bus-Powered Design

This lightweight 4-port hub is built for portability with a small footprint, 2ft (61cm) built-in cable, and no need for an external power adapter. Ideal for shared workspaces, home offices, and travel.

Easy Access to All Ports

With three ports on one side and one on the end, this hub makes it easy to plug and unplug devices when space is tight.

Broad Compatibility and Fast Setup

OS-independent and driver-free, this hub works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux. Just connect and start using.

Built for Sustainability, Designed for Performance

This hub features a housing made from 70% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and a cable jacket composed of 35% PCR TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer). The product also ships in FSC Mix packaging made from responsibly sourced materials. These materials help align your IT infrastructure with your organization's sustainability goals, without compromising on quality or durability.

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



  • 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

  • Extra-Long Cable: Compact design with a built-in 2ft (61cm) cable for extended reach and reduced USB-A connector strain on 2-in-1 devices; Hook and loop tie for tangle-free storage and three ports on one side and one on the end for clean, easy access

  • No Power Adapter Required: Versatile USB-A hub is bus-powered, drawing power directly from a computer's USB-A port, removing the need for an external power adapter; Overcurrent Protection (OCP) protects connected peripherals from overdrawing power

  • Plug-and-Play: This OS-independent / driverless USB-A hub supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS and configures automatically when connected to a host; Compatible with USB Type-A host devices incl. Lenovo X1 Carbon, Dell XPS and Microsoft Surface

  • The IT Pro's Sustainable Choice: Built with 70% post-consumer recycled plastic, a 35% PCR TPE cable jacket, and FSC Mix packaging from responsibly sourced materials, this USB hub minimizes environmental impact while delivering enterprise-grade performance




Reasons to buy


  • 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
  • Extra-Long Cable: Compact design with a built-in 2ft (61cm) cable for extended reach and reduced USB-A connector strain on 2-in-1 devices; Hook and loop tie for tangle-free storage and three ports on one side and one on the end for clean, easy access
  • No Power Adapter Required: Versatile USB-A hub is bus-powered, drawing power directly from a computer's USB-A port, removing the need for an external power adapter; Overcurrent Protection (OCP) protects connected peripherals from overdrawing power
  • Plug-and-Play: This OS-independent / driverless USB-A hub supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS and configures automatically when connected to a host; Compatible with USB Type-A host devices incl. Lenovo X1 Carbon, Dell XPS and Microsoft Surface
  • The IT Pro's Sustainable Choice: Built with 70% post-consumer recycled plastic, a 35% PCR TPE cable jacket, and FSC Mix packaging from responsibly sourced materials, this USB hub minimizes environmental impact while delivering enterprise-grade performance

Specification


Technical Description: StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Mini Hub, Extra Long 2ft/61cm Host Cable, PCR Plastic, Portable Desktop / Laptop USB Hub

Features
Cable length:How long the cable is.
0.061 m
Cable jacket material:
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Cable type:Type of cable e.g. electicity cable, optical cable.
Round cable
Housing material:
Plastic
Product colour:
Black
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:
430 mm
Master (outer) case length:
325 mm
Master (outer) case width:
360 mm

Network
UASP support:
Yes

Networking
UASP support:
Yes

Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 40 °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 - VL817S

Packaging content
Quick start guide:Instructions, either online, as a computer program or in paper form, to allow you to set up and start using the product quickly.
Yes

Packaging data
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
106 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.
100 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
170 mm
Quantity per pack:The amount in each pack.
1 pc(s)

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
4
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
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.
4

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

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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.
44 g
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
11.5 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
95.5 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
31.8 mm


Product details


H5A4A-USB-HUB-2 StarTech.com 0065030923903

StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Mini Hub, Extra Long 2ft/61cm Host Cable, PCR Plastic, Portable Desktop / Laptop USB Hub

£14.99 and In stock

SKUH5A4A-USB-HUB-2

StarTech.com 4-Port USB-A Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, USB-A to 4x USB-A Mini Hub, Extra Long 2ft/61cm Host Cable, PCR Plastic, Portable Desktop / Laptop USB Hub

Quick Code: Q2731895 MPN: H5A4A-USB-HUB-2
£14.99

In Stock