Introduction:
The USBG-3X4M USB 3.2 Gen 1 4-Port Industrial hub with power supply provides 4 downstream facing ports with standard Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors. It supports screw-lock features for both upstream (USB type B) and downstream (USB type A) connectors with the screw-lock USB cables. The screw-lock features are a preventative measure against accidental disconnection from the USB cables and hub.
With built-in single chip USB 3.2 Gen 1 controller, it is backward compatible either when any one of downstream port is connected to an USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant device, or when the upstream port is connected to a USB 1.1 or USB 3.2 Gen 1 compliant host.
The USBG-3X4M USB 3.2 Gen 1 4-Port Industrial Hub design incorporates dual power conversion systems. This allows the hub to provide the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification maximum of 900ma current on each port. There is no other USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub currently on the market that can provide this much power to all connected devices, simultaneously.
Features:
- Compliant with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Specification Revision 1.0
- Rigid and Wall-mountable metal case
- Provides 4 Downstream ports
- Supports Screw Lock Mechanism for Upstream and Downstream connectors to enhance reliability
- Supports SuperSpeed, High-Speed, and Full-Speed (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2.0, and 1.1)
- Supports Self-powered and Bus-powered modes.
- Supports 900MA Buss Power for each Downstream Port (When using external power supply).
- Dimensions: 6.013in(L) 7.013 (w/flange) x 2.350(W) x .955in(H)
- Hub Weight: .65 lbs.
OS Support:
- Windows XP, 2000, 2003, CE, Vista, Windows 7, 8, and Windows 10
- Linux and Mac OS 10.X
Environmental Specification:
- Operating Temp: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
- Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
Package Contents:
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 port industrial hub
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 A to B cable
- 12V 3A output power adapter and power cord
- 2 pin Phoenix power connector
- Paper installation guide
*Surface Mounting screws not included.
Phrish –
Outstanding USB 3.0 Hub
I’ll start by saying that this is an expensive hub. However, I have purchased 3 of them and am contemplating a 4th.
ADVANTAGES (for me)
– It’s a heavy, all metal hub, with superb build quality. The build quality seriously cannot be matched. IMHO nothing comes close.
– Has bus and self powered modes. I don’t worry about power in this thing at all with the external power, but it can also function passively. It’s well built and well ventilated.
– If you look at the down ports, they have holes on each side of the port to screw in the USB cables. I don’t have any devices with these attachments, but this is serious industrial connection strength if you have the need.
– And my personal favorite… it has mounting screw holes on the chassis.
DISADVANTAGES (which may or may not matter, they don’t really matter to me)
– It’s not really pretty. It’s industrial quality, but it’s also industrial looking. It’s great for mounting under a desk surface, leg, wall, or other not super conspicuous place.
– It only has 4 down ports. Not a really big deal for me, as I have multiple hubs, but it can get pricey if you have several devices.
I got these hubs with a new computer build that has USB 3.0 in a new home. I knew my setup would be very fixed for a long time, so I wanted a serious solution for the new USB 3.0 protocol (and backwards compatible connecting 2.0 devices of course). I mounted these under my desk and on the side of a hutch with some small screws. The hubs are quite immobile. I can plug/unplug devices at will and it won’t slide around at all. I never worry about pulling power, or yanking cables out for my more mobile accessories. The ones under my desk surface are perfect for printers, mice, microphones, keyboards, etc. the stuff that I never really unplug. I have ports to spare. The one on the side of the hutch is for the devices that I plug/unplug a lot like thumb drives, phone, tablet, cameras, etc. It looks fine, and is in area where I can arrange cable routing very conveniently.
I highly recommend this hub if you need serious durability, performance, or you need to screw the hubs down to keep them from sliding all over the place. They’re not shiny, but not meant to be. They are a power-user’s hub.
Professortan –
Great device, works reliably, built like a rock.
D. Hanson –
This is a beautifully constructed hub. Metal case, screw tabs to allow for under desk mounting, overall a nice solid piece of hardware. Unfortunately I can’t say anything much more for it. There is some sort of hardware issue with this hub that causes my 2015 Mac Pro to constantly throw out alerts about too much power draw and then the computer promptly disconnects whatever devices I have plugged into it. In looking at the manual it seems that the manufacturer is aware of this! I’m not sure why they would ship a product with an issue like this. For being a $55 hub this is a little disappointing. I replaced it with a generic Amazon Basics USB 3.0 hub and I’ve had no issues since.
W. Johnson “Bill” –
I bought two of these. One for the front of my PC desk and one for the rear. I connected Power supplies which provide full power to each port. You will not get this if you don’t connect it. I get full power, full speed and no issues on my WIn8.1 custom built PC with 3.0 USB ports. I don’t understand the other comments unless users are not hooking to USB PC ports and not using the power supply. The supply needs to deliver 1 amp per port for it to supply voltage to non-powered USB devices.
Chong Ching Liang –
Works fine initially but occasionally will cause issues with my Macbook with a message that “Device is drawing too much power” even though the wall wart is plugged in.Very well constructed otherwise with a metal enclosure