Sleek and stylish, with a silver, sandblasted finish that matches your MacBook Rugged, aluminum housing delivers reliable performance Travel-friendly, with a compact and lightweight casing, and an integrated, extended-length cable Carry the USB-powered hub with you anywhere Universal, multi-platform compatibility, with no additional drivers required Four SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hub ports, with throughput support up to 5Gbps Backward compatibility lets you save money and use with existing USB 2.0 and 1.x devices Supports plug-and-play, hot-swap, and hot-plugging Provides overcurrent protection This 4-port portable USB 3.0 hub is tailored to match the stylish design of your MacBook, or laptop with a similar matte silver finish. It features a sleek, silver sandblasted housing that looks great next to your Apple laptop, and because the hub is designed with a solid-aluminum casing, it provides the lightweight durability that’s ideal for either travel or desktop usage. It also integrates a lengthier, 27 cm (10.5 in) cable, so you have the flexibility to place the hub and your devices exactly where you need them. This high-quality, Apple style USB hub gives you an easy way to expand your MacBook connectivity. It provides four USB 3.0 (also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1) hub ports in a compact housing. Its silver sandblast finish provides a unique and stylish look when compared to traditional hubs. Now your USB hub can look as trendy and contemporary as your MacBook or Ultrabook, or your laptop that features a similar finish or shade. The hub’s built-in USB cable has sufficient length to reach your laptop’s USB 3.0 port, regardless of where the port is located. Plus, the extended-length cable provides you with more desk placement options. If you’re looking for portability, then this hub can help. Its compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for travel. Plus, with a built-in USB cable, you can tuck the versatile hub neatly into your travel bag, and avoid the nuisance of carrying around a separate power adapter. With a rugged aluminum housing, the hub offers dependable protection, so it’s perfect for back-and-forth trips from home to office. Plus, the compact USB hub takes up minimal space on a desk, so you can use it in hot-desk or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments. This bus-powered hub is plug-and-play and hot-swap compatible, so you can install it quickly, with no additional drivers or software required. It also supports hot plugging, so you can connect and disconnect the hub and your devices while the computer is running. You can also avoid the nuisance and cost of purchasing new devices by using the USB 3.0 hub with your current USB 2.0 and 1.x devices. The ST43004UA is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Flexible hub placement options with an extended-length cable, so you can connect a wide variety of peripherals at home or in the office Carry the hub with you while traveling, and connect virtually any USB peripheral wherever you go Deploy in hot-desk environments to provide USB hub access for multiple devices Specifications Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years Connector(s) 4 - Connector Type(s) USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps) 1 - Connector Type(s) USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps) Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) Humidity 10%~90% RH (Non-condensing) Hardware USB-C Device Port(s) No USB-C Host Connection No Fast-Charge Port(s) No Ports 4 Interface USB 3.0 Bus Type USB 3.0 Industry Standards USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1074 Indicators 1 - LED Indicators Power Packaging Information Package Height 1.3 in [32 mm] Package Length 6.8 in [17.2 cm] Shipping (Package) Weight 5.0 oz [142 g] Package Width 5.7 in [14.4 cm] Performance Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5 Gbps Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s Physical Characteristics Form Factor Compact Color Silver & White Material Aluminum and Plastic Cable Length 10.6 in [268 mm] Product Length 4.4 in [11.2 cm] Product Width 1.4 in [36 mm] Product Height 0.7 in [1.8 cm] Weight of Product 2.7 oz [76 g] Power Power Source USB-Powered Software OS Compatibility OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required Special Notes / Requirements System and Cable Requirements Host computer with a USB 3.0 port Note If connected to a USB 2.0 host port, performance may be limited What's in the Box 1 - Included in Package 4-port USB 3.0 hub