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Hubport®

Switched USB Expansion Hubs

 
  • Industrial USB 2.0 or 3.1 hubs for instant USB expansion
  • Compact chassis with 4 or 7 port options
  • Rack-mountable 14-port USB 2.0 model
  • AC models for indoor applications
  • Variable range DC models for outdoor/mobile applications
  • Switched USB ensures maximum performance on all ports
  • Locking or Terminal power connector on compact models
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Hubport offers a simple solution for adding USB ports to a PC, server or thin client for instant peripheral device connectivity. This external, user installable solution plugs into a standard USB port to provide additional USB ports in a compact chassis. The switched USB architecture guarantees maximum performance on all ports simultaneously.

Models include AC or DC powered hubs that accept power from standard AC wall plugs or a range of 5.5-30 VDC power sources, such as vehicle batteries. The Industrial grade compact chassis is small enough to fit nearly anywhere. With a high USB port count, the rack mount option is perfect for data center applications.

Feature-rich design, extensive operating system support and reliable performance make Hubport ideal for mission-critical environments. Applications include connecting devices to a hub powered by car or truck battery for mobile applications; providing multiport USB connectivity in a kiosk or other compact environments; and connecting USB peripheral devices at an office workstation.

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Specifications Hubport Compact USB 3.1® Hubport Compact USB 2.0® Hubport Rack®
USB Features
Ports 7 USB 3.1 Type A 4 or 7 USB 2.0 Type A 14 USB 2.0 Type A
Data Rate 5 Gbps 480 Mbps; Multi-TT switched USB architecture guarantees a full 12 Mbps simultaneously on all downstream ports, even if a high-speed 480 Mbps transfer is active
General Features
Power 500 mA downstream power available per port
Operating Systems Linux®*, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10®, Windows Server® 2012, Windows 8®, Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2008, Windows XP®, Windows® XP Embedded, Windows NT® 4.0**, Windows NT Embedded**, Windows CE, Windows Server® 2003, Windows 2000
LEDS 1 System status LED
7 Port Status LEDs; Yellow=Full/High speed, Blue=Super Speed, Off = Port not in operation		 1 System status LED
4 or 7 Port Status LEDs; Green=Port operational, Off = Port not in operation		 1 System Status LED
14 Port Status LEDs; Green=Port operational, Blinking Green=Port needs attention, Off = Port not in operation
Dimenstions (L X W X H) & Weight 2.61 in x 3.00 in x 1.00 in (6.63 cm x 7.62 cm x 2.54 cm); 6.20 oz (175.80 g) 2.61 in x 3.00 in x 1.00 in (6.63 cm x 7.62 cm x 2.54 cm); 6.20 oz (175.80 g) 4.97 in x 17.00 in x 1.74 in (12.62 cm x 43.18 cm x 4.42 cm); 35.00 oz (1134 g)
Other No additional IRQ or memory address requirements; Hot-swappable; 14 port is 1U Rack-Mountable (mounting ears included); Plug and Play; USB ports are backwards compatible to USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0
Power Requirements
Power Input (AC Models) N/A Ships with plug-mounted 120-230VAC 50-60 Hz at 5VDC @ 3Amps max Single 120-230 VAC 50/60 Hz power input IEC 60320 inlet. Max power 40W
Power Input (DC Models) Variable power DC products are 6V to 28V Max power of 35W (Terminal Block connector) Ships with plug-mounted 120-230VAC 50-60 Hz at 5VDC @ 3Amps max Single 120-230 VAC 50/60 Hz power input IEC 60320 inlet. Max power 40W
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F) (Industrial) Hubport/7c (AC model) 0°C to 55°C or Hubport/4c DC and Hubport/7c DC -40°C to +70°C 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Regulatory Approvals
Safety EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950
Emissions/Immunity CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN55024

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General & Overview

What is Digi Hubport?

Hubport is a family of industrial-grade, switched USB expansion hubs that provide instant Plug and Play USB port expansion for PCs, servers, and thin clients. Unlike consumer hubs, Hubport uses a switched USB architecture that guarantees maximum performance on all ports simultaneously—even when a high-speed transfer is active on one port. Models are available as compact desktop units (4- or 7-port) or a 1U rack-mount 14-port unit.

What problems does Hubport solve?

Hubport solves USB port shortages on servers, thin clients, kiosks, ATMs, industrial PCs, and embedded systems—without opening the chassis or installing PCI cards. It is an external, user-installable solution that adds ports in minutes and is powered by variable-range DC (for vehicles or outdoor gear) or standard AC.

How does the switched USB architecture benefit users?

Hubport's Multi-TT switched USB architecture allocates dedicated bandwidth to each port, guaranteeing a full 12 Mbps per port simultaneously on USB 2.0 models—even if a high-speed 480 Mbps transfer is active on another port. This eliminates the shared-bandwidth bottleneck common with consumer hubs.

What are the main Hubport form factors?

Compact (4- or 7-port USB 2.0 or 7-port USB 3.1): dimensions 6.63 x 7.62 x 2.54 cm, 175.80 g—fits nearly anywhere. Rack (14-port USB 2.0, HP-USB-14): 1U, 19" rack-mountable, 4.97 x 43.18 x 4.42 cm, 1134 g, with mounting ears included.

What USB standard does each Hubport variant support?

Hubport Compact USB 3.1: 7 ports, USB 3.1 SuperSpeed (5 Gbps). Hubport Compact USB 2.0 (4c/7c): 4 or 7 ports, USB 2.0 (480 Mbps). Hubport Rack (HP-USB-14): 14 ports, USB 2.0 (480 Mbps). All models are backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0.

Power & Environmental

What power options are available for Hubport?

AC models (Hubport/7c 2.0): 120-230 VAC 50-60 Hz, 5 VDC at 3A max—for standard indoor applications. DC models (4c, 7c, 7c USB 3.1): 5.5-30 VDC (USB 2.0 compact) or 6-28 VDC (USB 3.1 compact) via locking barrel or terminal block—suitable for vehicles, outdoor deployments, and industrial systems powered by battery. Hubport Rack: single 120-230 VAC input, max 40W.

What is the operating temperature range?

DC compact models (including USB 3.1): -40°C to +70°C—industrial grade for harsh environments. AC Hubport/7c: 0°C to 55°C. Hubport Rack (HP-USB-14): 0°C to 55°C. Humidity: 0-95% non-condensing across all models.

Is Hubport hot-swappable?

Yes. All Hubport models support hot-swap—USB devices can be connected and disconnected without rebooting the host system. No additional IRQ or memory address requirements.

Connectivity & OS Support

What operating systems does Hubport support?

Windows (10, 8.1/8, 7, Vista, XP, XP Embedded, NT 4.0/NT Embedded, CE, Server 2003/2008/2012/2016, 2000) and Linux (third-party support only). Plug and Play—no custom drivers needed on modern Windows versions.

How much power is available per USB port on Hubport?

500 mA per downstream port on all Hubport models. This is standard USB bus power sufficient for most peripheral devices including external drives, scanners, and barcode readers.

What certifications does Hubport hold?

Safety: EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950. Emissions/Immunity: CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN55024.

Use Cases & Applications

What are common Hubport deployment scenarios?

Mobile/vehicle applications powered by vehicle battery (DC models); retail kiosks and self-checkout stations needing multiport USB in a compact enclosure; ATM and financial terminal USB expansion; industrial PC and thin-client I/O expansion; data center server USB port consolidation via the 14-port rack model.

How does Hubport differ from AnywhereUSB Plus?

Hubport is a locally attached USB expansion hub—USB devices must be physically near the hub, which connects directly to a host PC via USB cable. AnywhereUSB Plus is a network-attached USB hub that extends USB access over Ethernet or Wi-Fi across any distance on a LAN, enabling virtualized or remote host connectivity. Use Hubport when the host is local; use AnywhereUSB Plus when USB devices and hosts are physically separated.

What is the part number for the 14-port rack-mount Hubport?

HP-USB-14: Hubport/14 — 14-port USB 2.0 hub, 1U 19" rack-mountable.

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