Product ID: ST4200MINIC
In stock: US: 1080 | CA: 0
This portable USB hub expands your laptop or desktop connectivity by adding four USB 2.0 (Type-A) ports through a single USB Type-C™ or Thunderbolt™ 3 port. And, because it’s USB bus-powered, you don’t need to connect an external power adapter, which makes travel more convenient and workstations less cluttered.
With its compact and lightweight construction, this 4-port USB hub is designed for mobility. You can easily tuck it into your laptop bag when you're traveling, which makes it easy to expand your connection options almost anywhere you need to. It’s perfect for connecting common USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or flash drive, right when you need them.
The hub takes up minimal desk space and fits perfectly in hot-desk or BYOD environments.
This versatile USB-C hub is bus-powered, which means it draws its power directly from your computer’s USB-C port. This means there are fewer cables to carry with you when you travel because it doesn’t need an external power adapter.
This USB 2.0 hub will work with a wide range of computers because it requires no additional software or drivers. It installs automatically when you connect it to your laptop or desktop, so you can be up and running quickly. It also works with a range of operating systems such as Windows®, macOS, Linux® and Chrome OS™, so it’s multi-platform compatible.
The ST4200MINIC is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 4 - Connector Type(s) | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 |
1 - Connector Type(s) | USB Type-C (24-pin) USB 2.0 (480Mbps) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 10%-85%RH | |
Hardware | Ports | 4 |
Interface | USB 2.0 | |
Bus Type | USB 2.0 | |
Industry Standards | USB 2.0 | |
Packaging Information | Shipping (Package) Weight | 3.8 oz [107.0 g] |
Package Length | 6.7 in [17.0 cm] | |
Package Width | 5.6 in [14.2 cm] | |
Package Height | 1.2 in [30.0 mm] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps |
Type and Rate | USB 2.0 - 480 Mbit/s | |
UASP Support | No | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Material | Plastic | |
Cable Length | 6.3 in [16 cm] | |
Product Length | 6.9 in [17.5 cm] | |
Product Width | 3.1 in [80.0 mm] | |
Product Height | 0.6 in [14.5 mm] | |
Weight of Product | 3.5 oz [99.0 g] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Available USB Type-A port - USB 2.0 (480Gbps) |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB-C hub |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)When you troubleshoot issues with a USB hub, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
USB A-to-B cable
Computer USB port
USB peripheral(s)
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the USB cable and USB peripheral(s) in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different USB cable, USB port, and USB peripheral in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the hub, make sure that you do the following:
If a power adapter is included, provide power to the USB hub.
Attach a USB peripheral. The USB hub will not appear in any hardware listings on your system, but USB devices do appear when they are connected.
Install the drivers for the USB peripheral.
Install the latest drivers for the USB controller and motherboard chipset.
Note: No drivers or software are required for the USB hub to work with your operating system. The USB hub works independently of software and works with any operating system.
When testing your USB peripherals, make sure that you do the following:
If required, attach external power.
Confirm that the peripheral works on a standard USB port.
If the USB peripheral(s) can be detected on a standard USB port and not on the hub, do the following:
Use a new USB A-to-B cable.
Test your setup using basic USB peripherals, such as a keyboard or mouse.
Test using another USB port.
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
It is possible to use some USB hubs without a power supply, however, doing so may prevent the USB hub or certain high-power USB peripherals from operating. It is always recommended to use an included power supply with a USB hub when possible.
When a power adapter is not used on a hub that comes with a power adapter, power is drawn from the USB port on the computer and then divided between the ports on the hub. This reduces the power delivery to individual ports and high-powered USB peripherals, such as external hard drives, may not start.
On USB hubs that can use a power adapter, more power can be supplied to USB ports than what is possible with a single USB port.
If your USB peripherals require power adapters, they probably do not require power from the USB port and can be used on a USB hub without a power adapter. With USB peripherals that use power adapters, the USB ports on the hub are only used for data transfer and do not draw power from the hub.
USB peripherals that require low power (for example, keyboards and mice) can be used on hubs without a power adapter, in conjunction with other low-power USB peripherals. In this case, power is drawn from the computer's USB port, as described above.
USB-C is a type of USB connector that is capable of supporting the following:
If using Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C, the connection is capable of additional features. For example, Thunderbolt 3 is capable of 40Gbps of total bandwidth. For more information, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/thunderbolt-3-port-capabilities.
Not all USB-C ports or devices are capable of supporting all of the features listed above, or all of the features at the maximum capabilities. If you require a specific USB-C feature, your USB host connection, cables, and device must all support the feature that you require. For more information about whether your components support specific USB-C features, refer to the information provided by the manufacturers.
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