StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.0 USB A Hub, USB Bus Powered, 85 mm x 34.9 mm x 1.9cm

HB30A4AIB USB 3.0 Hub This portable USB 3.0 hub gives you an easy way to add four USB 3.0 Type-A ports to your laptop, with individual power switches to save power. The USB port expander plugs easily into your laptop’s USB Type-A port. Plus, it’s bus-powered for easy portability. Connect Your Current USB Devices Use your existing USB 3.0 devices such as flash drives, mouse, keyboard and external hard drives. The 4-port USB 3.0 hub expands your computer’s USB Type-A port into four USB 3.0 (Type-A) ports, and it’s backward compatible with your older USB 2.0 devices. (USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1.) Individual On/Off Switches Each port on the USB 3.0 hub has its own power switch so you can turn off devices when they’re not in use. That means you can better manage power consumption for your USB devices, without having to physically disconnect the device or cable. Easy Portability With its compact, lightweight design, this hub is perfect for portable use. The versatile USB to USB hub is bus-powered, with no need for an external power adapter. You can travel lighter with fewer cables to carry with you. Plug and Play The 4-Port USB 3.0 hub installs automatically when you connect it to your laptop, so you can be up and running in seconds. HB30A4AIB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Features & Benefits • Add four USB 3.0 (Type-A) ports to your Mac, Windows®, Linux® or other laptop with this USB 3.0 hub • Save power with On/Off power switches for each USB port • USB bus-powered, with no external powered required • Compact, portable design with attached cable (9.8 in./25 cm) • Save time with plug-and-play installation Applications • Take the hub with you when you travel, to connect your USB devices • Switch unused ports off when using high power-consuming USB equipment • Perfect for office, hot-desk, home office and bring-your-own-device environments What’s in the package? • hub • quick-start guide FAQs What is Thunderbolt 3? Thunderbolt 3 is new connectivity standard, designed by Intel that replaces the Thunderbolt 2. Thunderbolt 3 defines a superset of capabilities that runs on USB-C connectors and cables. In simple terms, Thunderbolt 3 has now integrated USB-C providing users with a universal port. Thunderbolt 3, like USB-C is symmetrical in design and reversible meaning you can connect either side up.