The USB 3.0 hub, model ST7300USB3B, lets you add seven USB 3.0 ports to a computer through a single USB 3.0 host connection.
With data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, this USB hub meets the specifications for SuperSpeed USB 3.0, as well as offering backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices.
Designed for easy access to ports when connecting or disconnecting devices, the hub features side-facing orientation, plus current overload detection and seven-port protection. It also supports plug-and-play and hot-swap technologies, allowing you to switch and use connected devices without shutting down the host computer.
This USB hub is bus-powered, ideal for environments where an electrical outlet may not be available, as well as for high-power consumption USB devices when used with the included optional power adapter.
Applications
Expand the USB 3.0 capability of your system with the addition of USB ports
Make your USB ports more accessible by being able to position the hub anywhere within the reach of cables
Extend the range of USB devices by having the hub act as a midpoint repeater
