Does this require a powered USB hub? Can I use my desktop blue USB3.0 port?
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The U1 uses ~2 Watts. A hub connected to a USB 3.0 port will provided enough power for a few U1 units.
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If you have an express slot which you dont use, like most folks, get a USB 3.0 plug in adapter from Tiger Direct, it'll give you 2 additional high speed usb ports which are backward compatible to USB 2 & 1. It easier & cleaner than a portable hub which needs to be powered up.
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Yes. The manual clearly states that external power is required at all times. USB 3.0 ports are supposed to provide up to 900 mA, each, so requiring an external power source for hubs is pretty much written in stone.Also, it is worth noting that older computer systems probably do not have USB 3.0 ports built into them. My own laptop is a 2011 ThinkPad, and I had to buy an adapter card to get the support.
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It does require a direct connection since it does not require any software to run it. As far as I know, it will not work in a hub.
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Yes Usb 3.0 needs to have the power pin connected to take full advantage of USB 3.0 speeds.
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NO! It is a powered hub. Having said that, I love these puppies. I've got 5 total in use and highly recommend them. (See my earlier review.) on USB 3 items, they'll draw power from their own power supplies and the computer itself, you DON'T ever want to take a chance of burning out the USB on your puter or the device (Like hard-drives) due to a low power situation, EVER!The plugable 7 port hub is lighted to let you know when the device is properly connected and powered, on each port.
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No, windows 8 could not detect hub in 3.0 as there are no usb driver 3.0 for windows 8 yet. But windows 8 could detect hub in 2.0
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Yes, only needs a USB port. Keep in mind this sits behind your lap top & so takes up some extra space back there.
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The USB hub will work without a driver, but the Ethernet port will not. I downloaded the driver from the manufacturer's website. I went to www.inateck.com, support, drivers.
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No. USB 3.0 require more power and are more intricate. A separate, blue rectangular port on the MB is needed.
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Does the USB 2.0 port provide enough power for the external HDD? Or should I make sure to use an external HDD that has its own power source?
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You can plug a USB hub into it and all of the ports work. I primarily got it to add USB3 to an older laptop.
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There are two ports. One is a USB 2.0 and the other is a combo eSATA/USB 2.0. I satisfy the need for more with a hub.
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I have used two of my USB 3.0 ports to use it. One for power the other for data.
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I don't have a windows laptop with which to test, but I've never seen a USB hub like this that had an OS requirement (the same cannot be said of USB devices in general). Plugging it in is all that was required for my Mac, and my windows virtual machine could also use the devices plugged into the hub without any special work.
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The hub can be powered by the AC adapter and or USB. I have one and I use it to dj. It is nice because if my computer looses power my controllers stay on because the hub is plugged directly into the wall. Don't get the USB 1.0 version I have it and it is terible. I went back and bought the 3.0 and it works great. I run a USB powered light of it so the on off switches are nice. Hope this helps.
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I have USB3 hub plugged into mine, and it works great. Then again, the USB ports on my MBP work also.