StarTech 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with 3 Dedicated Charging Ports

Design and Construction

Rugged grey/silver metal housing (approx. 10 x 7 x 2.5 cm, ~150 g), with included 100-240V AC adapter for host bus independent operation, ideal for mounting in ergonomic desktops or 19" racks next to FON power strips. Supports 0-40°C operating temperature and optional VESA mounting, with 60 cm USB 3.0 cable for secure connection to high-end laptops or thin clients without thermal throttling in long sim racing VR sessions.

Ports and Connectivity

• 1x USB 3.0 upstream (Type A): 5 Gbps host connection to PC/workstation for fast transfer of benchmarks or hardware configs.

• 3x USB 3.0 downstream standard (5 Gbps): For gaming peripherals such as Keychron, Logitech/Zowie mice or M.2 NVMe SSDs.

• 3x dedicated USB charging (up to 2.5A/5V): BC 1.2 ports for fast charging of Zebra EM45 POS, phones or PS/Switch controllers, even with host switched off.

Performance and Features

True USB 3.0 speeds (5 Gbps downstream shared, USB 2.0/1.1 compatible), with UASP support for external SSD and overload/overheating protection; plug-and-play without drivers on Windows 11/macOS/ChromeOS. External power ensures 7.5W+ per charge port, perfect for multitasking with multiple HyperDrives in racks with Seasonic SPX or Cougar Poseidon coolers.