Michael
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
I recommend this item if you need a real industrial grade performance.This item comes without a power adapter, which makes the perfect sense to me.For general purpose it works without a power adapter as usual passive USB HUB.To take advantage of the surge protection of this item you need to power it up.As described in the technical details you may use DC power supply from 7V to 48V, which obviously makes a difference in the cost, so the customer can choose the right one.I specifically needed an industrial grade of performance, as previously I had about a dozen of USB HUBs, but even a best one of them still "kicks out" some connected devices when I connect a Dual-Dock with 2 14GB disks in it.I bought power supply (DC 48 V, 3.5 V, 120 W). Following instructions - it took 20 minutes to connect power to this item. I am using this item for the first day, very intensively. So far - even under the extreme conditions, utilizing all 7 ports, including the Dual-Dock with 2 x 3.5" disks - no "kick outs".I bought another (4-port) StarTech.com 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub - for my other PC. Both HUBs work at industrial grade performance.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
Definitely the way to go if you are looking for a USB hub. Purchased multiple times and have had no issues with these units.
stkyrce
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022
Good value and just what I needed for all my ports. Looks like industrial grade.
Jean-Sebastien Breault
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2022
I like the mounting options, the device is very solid and I bought the extra power supply (sold separately).The only con to me are the « loose » usb ports. It is normally not so easy to connect a usb port in reverse, but this hub allows inserting the usb in the wrong position. I mean, we shall all look before, but who never had multiple attempts while connecting a usb port before?Anyway, I would (and likely) buy this product again for any electronic manufacturing stations or lab desks.
Manuel
Reviewed in Spain on March 31, 2021
Tras 2 años en condiciones extremas, con 90% RH y entre -15 y 30C, sigue funcionando perfectamente en un observatorio astronómico.
Arun
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
I bought this USB 3.0 hub for use with some astrophotography equipment. I have used it in all manner of conditions ranging down to temperatures as low as -15F and the high dew conditions of a Wisconsin summer which had water basically dripping on my equipment. It has handled all these conditions reliably and superbly - no other hub I've tried worked this well. One small flaw - the 12V DC power connection terminal on the hub doesn't hold on tightly enough to the wires; it is a connection where you tighten a screw to hold the wire in place. The wire has a tendency to slip out and periodically needs to be reinserted and screws tightened. Apart from this one flaw, I am really happy with this hub.
Jack Burton
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2020
Works fine. Fast shipping.
Dmitry T.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
I’ve tried most USB hubs on the market and let me tell you: this one is the winner of them all!The best!!!
TC
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2019
This is great product for extending the number of ports. You can charge lower powered devices (not ipads etc) unless you provide extra power via the additional socket. I understand that it's really intended for industrial situations and can be mounted on a din rail but doesn't look out of place wall mounted in an office. It's very well made and works well. It comes with a cable to connect to the computer and a plug for the power socket - I've not used that part. Overall 5 star. It is however extremely expensive so you would really want it over anything else.
WangoTango
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018
I have a test bench that uses a *lot* of USB based test equipment, and even with ESD mats and sprays, I always seemed to damage my USB 3 hubs with static discharges, or iffy units under test. I have used the StarTech USB 2.0 hardened hubs for years, and have yet to have a single failure. So, I added in one of their USB 3 units to the mix. It has worked flawlessly and the ability to run from just about any voltage source is a big plus.
JW
Reviewed in Germany on July 26, 2017
Wir haben inzwischen vier dieser Teile eingesetzt, da ich anfangs von der Bauform und 24V Versorgung überzeugt war. Leider trügt das äußere. Nach kurzer Zeit (i.d.R) weniger als einer Woche Betrieb sind bereits zwei davon ausgefallen. Da diese bei einer industriellen Anlage nicht tolerierbar ist, werden wir nun gegen ein anderes Produkt ersetzen und alle zurücksenden. Beim Handling ist eigentlich nichts falsch zu machen, nach dem Neueinschalten haben sie einfach den Dienst verweigert.Bei diesem Preis geht diese Qualität gar nicht.
Rob
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017
I use it in my observatory as a hub for everything on the telescope. That way I only need one cable. It is subjected to nighttime humidity. I do protect it with a plastic bag when the observatory is closed so it is not in a condensing environment
thurmond
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
It is really nice to have a metal-encased USB3 hub that accepts a wide range of voltages for powering USB devices! It is an excellent match for a West Mountain Radio RigRunner, and I pull power for the hub from the RigRunner, and power the whole thing from a 13.8 power supply. Keeping everything on one power supply keeps connections and portability easy.