If after trying the hub on mac mini and it fails to work, i am afraid that you need to return the hub to us. A powered one, on the other hand, can work perfectly on a laptop running on battery, and the transfer speeds are also higher. Each usb port on a host computer can only deliver a set amount of electric current. If i try using either a usb3 extension cable, or plug my monitor that has a usb3 hub built in, into the mac pro, and then either usb hub into the extension cable or monitor hub, then only the mouse usb receiver works. It provides an out of the box industry standard that allows connection of up to twelve usb peripherals or devices to your pc or mac usb ready host. Dec 06, 2012 western digital 3tb usb2 read 32mbs, write 36mbs mains powered western digital mypassport 2tb usb3 read 95mbs, write 101mbs bus powered these are not totally scientific tests just quick runs. Usb3 4x port hub tested and working macrumors forums. After 120 hours of doing research we determined that the anker 10port usb 3.
What are the differences between the hardware revisions of the usb3 hub3me. From then on, it didnt want to reboot, even going into bios and save and exit setup, wouldnt reboot. Self powered devices get power from an electrical outlet or their own battery. Many mac computers have usba ports sometimes referred to as usb 3 ports, which look like this. Up to 5gbps transfer speed and up to 10 times faster than usb2. The item description on amazon now says not compatible with retina macbook pro. Usb is an industry standard for connecting computers and other devices.
If you know that you are going to be connecting more than one heavy device to your mac, it is advisable to use a powered one. May 10, 2015 the truffol station 5 is not a usb hub. If a mac accessory needs more power or is using too much. Satechi aluminum typec pro hub adapter macbook pro usbc. Its designed for one purpose only, and thats to charge up to five usb devices at once. C pro hub features a thunderbolt 3 port, usbc port, 2 usb 3. Also, it doesnt require an external power source to work.
Selfpowered devices get power from an electrical outlet or their own battery. It also has three dedicated ports for charging, all rated at 2. What it shows is that the hub does not slow down the usb3 drive connected and the usb2 drives are just fine. I powered it off, using the softoff atx power switch, then powered it back on. I just want to know, does anyone have similar issue with a powered usb3 hub or powered usb 2. Especially great for notebooks which come with only a few ports in an era when you need to attach many usb devices at once, such as a printer, card reader. Western digital 3tb usb2 read 32mbs, write 36mbs mains powered western digital mypassport 2tb usb3 read 95mbs, write 101mbs bus powered these are not totally scientific tests just quick runs.
More number of ports compact and stylish usbc power delivery. Everything was working for perfectly fine for some two years. Bus powered hub connecting hard drives or other highpower devices is likely to have a power shortage, thus damaging. The anker 4port usb hub is one of the best rated in the usb hub game, so its no surprise that its an ideal partner to consider for your mac. Mar 25, 2020 aukey usb c hub 6in1 adapter with 3 usb 3. Without powering the hub while connecting to mini, the mini sleepwake just fine. Feb 26, 2020 use your device as a self powered device or connect it to a powered usb or thunderbolt 3 usbc hub if possible. It also has three dedicated ports for charging, all. Use your device as a selfpowered device or connect it to a powered usb or thunderbolt 3 usbc hub if possible. I have a 7port uspeed powered hub that has given me nothing but trouble. This hub is usa s most popular brand ankers 10port usb 3. Add up to 4 peripherals quickly and easily with the sabrent 4port usb 3.
Why people arent discussing mini usb hub and what you should be doing today. This four port coolgeartm hub can be powered with a three wire terminal block connector 948v ac adapter required. Compatible with windowsmac oslinux, no drivers required. I have 2 usb 3 hubs i bought a second one thinking the 1st one was faulty, that are both powered 5v, and if i plug them directly into my mac pro 20, seem to work perfectly with anything from a mouse usb receiver, thumb drives an external hddssds.
Apr 12, 2017 the anker 4port usb hub is one of the best rated in the usb hub game, so its no surprise that its an ideal partner to consider for your mac. Buspowered devices get power from the device theyre plugged into, such as your mac. I have used several different usb 2 and usb3 drives and all work at the correct speeds and no disconnects. Usb 3 hubs apple, iphone, mac discussion macrumors forums. Buspowered hub connecting hard drives or other highpower devices is likely to have a power shortage, thus damaging. Shop the widest range of usb hubs and ports to connect all your tech devices.
H7928u3 is built in dual core via controller, which keeps every usb3. Reduce the total amount of power needed from your mac by reducing the number of buspowered devices connected to your mac, or using more of them as selfpowered devices. Buspowered or passive hubs rely on the same usb connections for data transfer and power. It comes with sleek features like superspeed ports to mac pc and delivers fast data transfer rates up to 5gbps for faster sync. The benefits are specially designed for macbook air and new macbook pro retina without ethernet portworks with windows pcquickly adds 3 usb3. The thin, lightweight design makes this hub a great travel companion to expand one usb 3. Product title usb hub super high speed 7 port usb 2. Sleek, modern, and minimalist with an applestyle aluminum finish, the anker usb hub matches perfectly with your mac.
Reduce the total amount of power needed from your mac by reducing. Currently, the best usb hub for macs is the purgo tc401. Fully plug and play, no drivers required individual devices usb 3. This four port industrialgeartm hub can be powered with a three wire terminal block connector 736v ac adapter required. Mac mini late 2012 with powered usb3 hub apple community. Bus powered devices get power from the device theyre plugged into, such as your mac. Usb3 hub3me gigabit ethernet adapter female rj45 jack with usb 3. Choose between buspowered and selfpowered usb hubs a hub with multiple usb ports can draw power from the usb port of a computer or from an external power adapter. Choose between bus powered and self powered usb hubs a hub with multiple usb ports can draw power from the usb port of a computer or from an external power adapter. Feb 27, 2020 learn about connecting usb devices to your mac. Bus powered or passive hubs rely on the same usb connections for data transfer and power.
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