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Plugable USB 2.0 7-Port Hub with 60W Power Adapter

SKU: USB2-HUB7BC
List Price : $34.95
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Features

DATA TRANSFER—Plugable's USB 2.0 7-Port High-Speed Hub adds 7 additional data transfer ports to your laptop
COMPATIBILITY—This powered USB hub is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix computers at USB 2.0 speeds up to 480Mbps
DESIGN—As a USB hub for laptops, the stackable design lets you add USB data ports in a compact footprint.
RECOMMENDED USE—At home it's a USB hub for laptops, or a station for multiple devices. At school, stack several to easily sync student devices. In big operations, deploy as many hubs as you needed test at high volume
2 YEAR WARRANTY—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support

Plugable USB2-HUB7BC with multiple devices plugged in

Plugable's USB 2.0 7-Port Hub

The Plugable USB2-HUB7BC expands USB connectivity by enabling up to seven USB 2.0 devices to be added to any USB 2.0 capable desktop, laptop, or tablet computer.

The hub supports USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480Mbps to allow data to move quickly between devices, ideal for high-throughput devices such as USB external hard drives, flash drives, and USB graphics adapters.

Technical Details

The hub features two internal Terminus Technology FE 1.1s Rev. B USB 2.0 hub chipsets for maximum forward and backwards compatibility between nearly all USB hosts and devices.

The FE1.1s is an advanced USB 2.0 hub controller featuring low power consumption, comprehensive USB charging support, and supports USB power management, allowing for improved power-efficient operation.

A Port For Everything

Most computers have an average of only 4-6 USB ports. With so many devices we depend on daily, that's just not enough. All seven ports are lined up front and center to allow easy insertion of devices with the power and host USB cable coming out the rear to reduce cable clutter.

In The Box

1x USB2-HUB7BC
1x Robust 60W (12V, 5A) power adapter with a removable 6 foot power cable (standard IEC320 C7)
1x 3 ft/1m USB 2.0 A to B cable

In The Box

Item and Quantity	Item Notes
1x Plugable USB 7-port Hub (USB2-HUB7BC)
1x USB-B to USB-A Cable
1x 60W Power Adapter

Power

Port	Placement	Power Host / Device	Connection Type	Notes	Voltage	Amperage	Wattage
Power Supply	Rear	Device	Region-specific Power Adapter	Check Compatibility Table	12.0V	5.0A	60.0W

USB To Devices

Port	Placement	Version and Link Rate	Features	Voltage	Amperage	Wattage
7x USB-A	Front	USB 2.0 (480Mbps)	Battery Charging 1.2	5V	1500mA	7.5W

Connection To Host

Port	Placement	Version and Link Rate	Features
1x USB-A	Rear	USB 2.0 (480Mbps)

Included Cables

Port Type (Side 1)	Cable Specification	Port Type (Side 2)	Cable Length	External Power for Cable
1x Male USB-B (2.0)	USB 2.0 (480Mbps)	1x Male USB-A	1.0m/3.0ft	No

Get Started

Connect the the hub to a power source using the provided 60W power adapter.
Use the included USB 2.0 B to A cable to connect the hub to the host system.
Attach your USB devices to the hub.

After you connect the hub to your PC by a USB cable, the hub will be installed automatically. There is no driver pop-up for the hub itself, only for downstream devices connected through the hub. To verify installation, use a simple device like a USB mouse or flash drive connected through the hub. Or, you can very by using Windows Device Manager or Mac System Profiler.

Questions? We're here to help! Please reach out to us at support@plugable.com

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USB-A

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This is the standard USB connection that most computers offered prior to the introduction of USB Type-C (USB-C). Even after the introduction of USB Type-C, this is still quite common.

It can provide data transfer rates up to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 gbps) specification depending on the host and device, but does not directly support video in the way that USB-C Alternate Mode does. This limitation makes DisplayLink USB graphics adapters and docking stations ideal on systems that do not have USB-C, or in instances where more displays are needed beyond available video outputs of a PC.

USB-B

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This type of connection comes in a couple different styles depending on whether USB 3.0 and higher transfer rates are supported (bottom graphic). Usually this type of connection is used to plug into USB devices that do not have a fixed cable connected, such as USB docking stations, USB hubs, printers, and others.

USB Mini-B

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One of the first connectors for charging a smartphone, wireless game controller (such as the Sixaxis and DualShock 3), and other small devices such as external hard drives. Not commonly used today, but is still used in some cases. Most devices using USB Mini B are using USB 2.0, though a USB 3.0 variant does exist. This specification also added USB On-The-Go (OTG) functionality, though it is more commonly implemented with Micro USB.

USB Micro-B

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A smaller connector that serves many of the same uses as the Mini B connector, with added optional features such as Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) to allow devices like smartphones to output video to larger displays without requiring a dedicated port for video output.

The larger variant of USB-B is most commonly used for external hard drives for higher 5Gbps transfer rates.

USB-C, Thunderbolt™ 3, and Thunderbolt™ 4

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The most recent USB connection, USB Type-C (USB-C), represents a major change in what USB can do. The connector is smaller, can be connected in two orientations, is able to carry substantially more power and data, and can directly carry video signals of multiple types (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.) Intel has also adapted the USB-C connector for use with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4.

It is important to note that while all Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 connections are USB-C, not all USB-C connections can be used with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 devices.

More details regarding physical USB connections can be found on Wikipedia . The graphics depicted here are adapted from Wikimedia Commons by various artists under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

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Self-Powered vs Bus-Powered USB Devices

While all USB ports provide some amount of power for attached devices, the available power may not be enough for certain high-current devices such as USB hubs or external hard drives. High-current devices usually come with their own power adapter, making them self-powered, in contrast to a bus-powered device that draws all of its power from the host computer's USB interface. Bus-powered devices can cause issues if they need more power than is available from the host machine.

Many of our devices that include power adapters, especially USB hubs, will function in either self-powered or bus-powered mode. However, even though the device may function, each additional device attached to the host computer reduces the total available bus power. If the power runs out, any USB device attached to the computer may suddenly disconnect. If this were to happen to a USB storage device, such an event could result in permanent data loss.

If a device comes with a power adapter, we recommend that the adapter stay connected at all times, otherwise the device may not function as designed.

Self-powered USB device - A device that takes all of its power from an external power supply

Bus-powered USB device - A device that takes all of its power from the host computer's USB interface.

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My External hard drives disconnect randomly or when I sleep/wake my Mac causing an improper drive eject error message.

Hard Drive Updates:

Check for and update external hard drive firmware if available.
For Intel based Macs, perform an SMC and PRAM/NVRAM reset SMC.:
- Perform an SMC reset: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
- Perform an NVRAM/PRAM reset: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063
Disable Power Nap on Mac (in power settings, disable for when connected to AC power and battery if the customer uses the hub while also on battery power).
If possible, test the USB hub and hard drives with a Windows PC to see if the issue persists there as well.

If this issue persists, if possible we have a tool that automates collecting a set of log files from your system. You can download the PlugDebug tool and learn how to use it by clicking on this link:

plugable.com/plugdebug

Ensure that you have the USB Hub connected to the computer when the PlugDebug application is run. Then send us a copy of the log files to Support@Plugable.com

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Some or all of the USB ports are not working on my Hub.

If your USB Hub is having issues with some USB ports not connecting to the host computer, there are a few steps that you should try to resolve this issue.

Full power cycle reset:

Disconnect the power supply, USB Host cable, and all devices from the USB Hub.
Leave the USB Hub disconnected for 30-60 seconds.
Reconnect the USB Hub’s power first.
Connect the USB into the host, then plug USB devices back into the hub.

If this issue persists, if possible we have a tool that automates collecting a set of log files from your system. You can download the PlugDebug tool and learn how to use it by clicking on this link:

plugable.com/plugdebug

Ensure that you have the USB Hub connected to the computer when the PlugDebug application is run. Then send us a copy of the log files to Support@Plugable.com

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What do the blue LED lights indicate?

There is a blue led for each of the downstream USB ports on the hub. The LEDs turn on when a USB device is connected and recognized by the operating system. These lights may turn off even though a device is connected when the host computer operating system puts the device to sleep to conserve power. There is no master light to indicate the hub is receiving power.

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Can the hub charge iPods/iPads and other smartphones?

Apple device charging behavior varies according to both the size of the device and whether it has a “Lightning” or “30 pin” connector.

Newer Apple devices with the “Lightning” connector, when attached to the BC 1.2 Standard compliant Flip-Up ports without a host computer, can charge at up to 1.5 Amps.

Older “30 pin” iPads will only charge when the iPad is turned off. When turned on, these older iPads will report “Not Charging”. 30 pin iPods, iPads or iPhones will charge only at the standard 500mA rate.

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