Plugable 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub, Black

Before you find yourself struggling with limited USB ports, consider the Plugable 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub, a versatile and efficient solution designed to expand your device connectivity. This sleek black hub, model USB3-HUB7C, comes equipped with a robust 36W power adapter, allowing you to connect up to seven USB devices seamlessly. Whether you're using USB 3.0, 2.0, or 1.1, this hub is compatible with desktops, laptops, and tablets, ensuring you can connect a wide range of peripherals.Experience lightning-fast data transfer speeds with support for standard USB 3.0 rates of up to 5Gbps (640MBps), making it ideal for high-throughput devices such as external hard drives, flash drives, and USB graphics adapters. The Plugable 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub stands out with its unique features, including a fingerprint-resistant matte finish and a convenient physical on/off power switch, allowing you to manage power usage efficiently.Designed with user convenience in mind, all seven ports are positioned front-and-center for easy access, while the power connection and host USB cable are strategically placed at the rear to minimize cable clutter. Each port features an LED status light, providing a clear indication of successful connections between your devices and the host computer.Beyond standard data transfer, this hub enhances your USB experience by offering two powerful 1.5A charging ports located on the edges (ports 1 and 7). These ports are perfect for charging power-hungry devices at a faster rate, thanks to special charging signals that exceed the standard 900mA provided by typical USB 3.0 ports.At the heart of this hub is the advanced VIA VL813 USB 3.0 hub chipset, updated to firmware version 9015, ensuring maximum compatibility and performance with nearly all USB 3.0 hosts. This 4th generation chipset provides full forward and backward compatibility with USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 devices, emphasizing high performance and power efficiency.Installation is hassle-free, as the hub requires no driver installation. However, some attached devices may need drivers. It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows 11 through XP, macOS, and Linux kernels 3.0 and later. For optimal performance, installing the latest USB 3.0 xHCI host controller drivers is recommended. Please note that this hub is not recommended for use with older Texas Instruments, Fresco Logic, Etron, or Wistron USB 3.0 host controllers, and may not be compatible with older Mac Pros using USB 3.0 PCI Express add-on cards. Additionally, the Apple SuperDrive is incompatible with this or any USB hub (refer to Apple HT201788).Be aware that 2.4GHz wireless devices, such as keyboard/mouse receivers, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi adapters, may experience interference when used in close proximity to USB 3.0 devices or hubs. With the Plugable 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub, you can effortlessly expand your connectivity options while enjoying enhanced performance and convenience.