StarTech.com 4-Port USB C Hub 10Gbps Instruction Manual

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This manual provides detailed instructions for the StarTech.com 4-Port USB C Hub (Model: HB31C3A1CME). This industrial-grade USB hub is designed to expand the connectivity of your computer in demanding environments, offering high-speed data transfer and robust power delivery.

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• 1x StarTech.com 4-Port USB C Hub (HB31C3A1CME)
• 1x Universal Power Adapter (with regional plugs for NA, JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
• 1x Terminal Block Connector
• 1x USB Type-C to Type-C Cable (1m / 3.3 ft) with screw-lock
• 1x USB Type-C to Type-A Cable (1m / 3.3 ft) with screw-lock
• 1x ຄູ່ມືເລີ່ມດ່ວນ

Image: The StarTech.com 4-Port USB C Hub shown with all its included accessories, including the hub itself, universal power adapter, terminal block connector, USB-C to USB-C cable, and USB-C to USB-A cable.

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• Industrial-Grade Design: Rugged metal enclosure suitable for harsh industrial and commercial environments.
• ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ຄວາມໄວສູງ: Features 3x USB-A and 1x USB-C peripheral ports, supporting SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps). Backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
• ການປົກປ້ອງທີ່ປັບປຸງ: Includes 15kV Air and 8kV Contact electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, and 350W surge protection.
• ຕົວເລືອກພະລັງງານແບບຍືດຫຍຸ່ນ: Self-powered via included 36W (12V/3A) AC to DC power adapter or built-in terminal block connector (7-24V DC input).
• ຄວາມສາມາດໃນການສາກໄຟ: Supports Battery Charge 1.2 (BC 1.2) providing 12W (2.4A) of power per port, up to a total of 30W shared across all ports. Ports can function as dedicated charging ports without host connection.
• ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ທີ່ປອດໄພ: All USB-A and USB-C peripheral ports, as well as the host cables, feature screw-lock connectors to prevent accidental disconnections.
• ການອອກແບບ Mountable: Built-in mounting ears allow for secure wall or surface installation.
• ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້ຢ່າງກວ້າງຂວາງ: OS independent, supporting Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, Chrome OS, and Android. Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4 ports.

ຮູບພາບ: ທາງຫນ້າ view of the hub, highlighting the three USB-A ports and one USB-C port, all with screw-lock capabilities.

ຮູບພາບ: ກັບຄືນໄປບ່ອນ view of the hub, showing the power input (DC jack and terminal block) and the host connection port.

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1. ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານ

The USB hub is self-powered and requires an external power source. Choose one of the following methods:

• Using the AC Power Adapter: Connect the included universal power adapter to the DC input jack on the hub and then to a suitable AC power outlet. Ensure the correct regional plug is attached to the adapter.
• Using the Terminal Block Connector: For industrial applications, connect a 7-24V DC power source to the built-in terminal block connector on the hub. Refer to the terminal block labeling for correct polarity (+V, GND).

2. Host Connection

Connect the hub to your computer using one of the included 1-meter (3.3 ft) host cables:

• ໂຮສ USB-C: Use the USB Type-C to Type-C cable. Connect one end to the USB-C host port on the hub and the other end to a USB-C or Thunderbolt port on your computer.
• ໂຮສ USB-A: Use the USB Type-C to Type-A cable. Connect the USB-C end to the USB-C host port on the hub and the USB-A end to a USB-A port on your computer.

Ensure the screw-lock connectors are securely fastened to prevent accidental disconnections, especially in dynamic environments.

3. ການຕິດຕັ້ງ (ທາງເລືອກ)

The hub features built-in mounting ears for secure installation on a wall or surface. Use appropriate screws (not included) to fix the hub in your desired location. This is ideal for permanent installations in industrial or commercial settings.

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Once the hub is powered and connected to your host computer, you can connect your USB devices to the available peripheral ports:

• ອຸປະກອນ USB-A: Connect up to three USB-A devices (e.g., external hard drives, keyboards, mice) to the blue USB-A ports on the front of the hub.
• ອຸປະກອນ USB-C: Connect one USB-C device to the dedicated USB-C peripheral port on the front of the hub.

All peripheral ports also feature screw-lock capabilities for enhanced security. The hub is OS independent and does not require additional drivers for basic functionality.

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The hub supports SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2, providing data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps. It is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) devices. Multiple Transaction Translators (MTT) ensure full bandwidth even when using a mix of different speed devices simultaneously.

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The USB ports support Battery Charge 1.2 (BC 1.2), delivering up to 12W (2.4A) of power per port, with a total shared power draw of up to 30W across all ports. This allows for rapid charging of compatible devices such as smartphones and tablets.

ໝາຍເຫດ: The hub's ports can function as dedicated charging ports even when not connected to a host computer, provided the hub itself is powered.

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The StarTech.com USB C Hub is designed for durability in industrial environments. To ensure optimal performance and longevity:

• ຮັກສາອຸປະກອນໃຫ້ສະອາດ ແລະບໍ່ມີຂີ້ຝຸ່ນ ແລະສິ່ງເສດເຫຼືອ. ໃຊ້ຜ້າອ່ອນໆ, ແຫ້ງເພື່ອທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ.
• Avoid exposing the hub to extreme temperatures or humidity.
• Ensure all cable connections are secure, especially those utilizing the screw-lock feature.
• Do not attempt to open the enclosure or modify the device, as this will void the warranty.

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The StarTech.com 4-Port USB C Hub (HB31C3A1CME) is backed by a ຮັບປະກັນ 2 ປີ. StarTech.com also provides free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual North American based technical support.

For technical support or warranty inquiries, please visit the official StarTech.com webເວັບໄຊ ຫຼືຕິດຕໍ່ທີມງານຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອຂອງເຂົາເຈົ້າໂດຍກົງ.

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