Insignia™ - 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub - Black
- Key Specs
- Number of USB Port(s): 4
- General
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-PCH5431
- Product Name: 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub
- Color: Black
- Features
- Hub Type: USB hubs (The type of connection, such as Ethernet or USB, used to connect peripheral devices to the hub for shared access.)
- Plug and Play Operation: true
- Rotating or Stationary: Stationary
- Ports
- Number of USB Port(s): 4
- Port Type(s): USB (USB 2.0 connects external drives, gaming controllers, smartphones, MP3 players and other accessories.USB 3.0 transfers data faster than USB 2.0, but only when used with USB 3.0 devices.USB Type-C provides fast speeds and versatile power, featuring connectors with identical ends that plug in upside down or right side up. Adapters allow for video as well as backward compatibility.Thunderbolt provides ultra-high bandwidth for fast data transfer between devices featuring a Thunderbolt or MiniDisplayPort connection.HDMI allows you to connect a projector or display HD media on your HDTV or monitor.Media card slots allow you to transfer photos from your digital camera or camcorder.)
- Speed
- Rated Speed: 5000 megabits per second (The rate of data that can be transmitted by the networking device.)
- Compatibility
- System Requirements: USB 3.0 connectivity (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.82 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 3.64 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 1.97 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.6 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 600603168819
Connect up to 4 USB 3.0 devices to your computer through a single port with this Insignia™ NS-PCH5431 USB hub, which features 4 USB ports that support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for fast uploads and downloads.
- 4-port USB hub: Allows you to connect up to 4 USB 3.0 devices to your computer via a single USB 3.0 port.
- 5V, 3.6-amp/port output: Provides steady power or a quick charge to compatible devices.
- Data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps: Allow you to quickly upload and download photos, videos, music and other files.
- Blue LED indicator: Lets you know when the hub is operational.
- 3' USB-A-to-micro USB-B cable: Enables flexible placement.
- Plug-and-play operation: Simplifies connection.
- 4-port USB hub: Allows you to connect up to 4 USB 3.0 devices to your computer via a single USB 3.0 port.
- 5V, 3.6-amp/port output: Provides steady power or a quick charge to compatible devices.
- Data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps: Allow you to quickly upload and download photos, videos, music and other files.
- Blue LED indicator: Lets you know when the hub is operational.
- 3' USB-A-to-micro USB-B cable: Enables flexible placement.
- Plug-and-play operation: Simplifies connection.
Q: Can you use this just for charging devices like phones and portable chargers?
A: Yes you can use it as just a charger as it does come with a power supply for that purpose. Only one of the ports is 3A, the others are 0.5A ports. Be aware that the full capacity is 3.5A so if you have a device that truly pulls 3A in the high power port the other ports will have diminished capacity.
A: The USB 3.0 Cable is 3 feet long.
Q: What is the difference between a 2.0 usb port and a 3.0 usb port?
A: The 3.0 port has 10 times the data thru-put of 2.0, (625 MB/sec vs. 60 MB/sec). This is accomplished by using separate wire pairs for transmit and receive data where the 2.0 port uses only one set of wires for both functions. There are other architecture differences, but they are of little concern, as a 3.0 hub is backward compatible to 2.0. This means that if your computer only has a USB 2.0 connection a 3.0 hub will work perfectly with it.
Q: Does anyone know for sure if this is compatible with a system using Windows 10 ?
A: I am running a new HP Windows 10 computer. Worked without a hitch. No problem. Glad I purchased this 4 port hub.
Q: Does the hub need to be plugged into AC when it is plugged into the computer usb?
A: The answer is it depends. You can have it unplugged, but if you put devices in that exceed the power provided via the computer's USB connection (i.e., the USB connection from your laptop or other computer to the hub), then the device will not work. I believe the maximum power available without AC is 500mA.
Q: Can this hub be power from the device bus if a power supply is unavailable?
A: It DOES function without the power supply, I have it plugged in and working without the power supply as I type this. The total current of the 4 ports is just limited to whatever the USB port the hub is plugged into can supply (typically 900mA for USB 3.0).
Q: can this be used to hook up 4 xbox 360's for a LAN party.
A: This is a USB device not a LAN device! I think you need an Ethernet switch.
Q: Can the port be used on a TV?
A: No, this can not be used on a TV.
