USB hub operation method

USB hubs are a common type of hub and are used in networks that use a star topology to connect multiple computers or network devices. In the process of using the USB hub, the user needs to master the operation method. Today Xiao Bian introduces the operation method of the USB hub in detail and hopes to help everyone.

USB hub operation method:

1, USB hub is to provide extended communication equipment, if the hub can not be connected to an external power supply can drive the 2.5-inch mobile hard drive mainly depends on the power of the computer expansion port.

2. Generally 2.5-inch mobile hard disks need to be powered by a computer or Hub. A 3.5-inch mobile hard disk needs to be equipped with a dedicated power supply with high power. Do not directly connect such devices.

3, without external power supply: a computer USB port provides a current of about 500MA, only barely enough for a 2.5-inch mobile hard drive, and then consume part of the USB-Hub, is not enough ordinary 2.5-inch mobile hard disk of.

4, many compatible chassis front USB port, due to one more transfer, coupled with wire and other material issues, power supply capacity is even worse; very easy to cause the mobile hard disk can not use or even lose data, damage the hard disk.

5. If your mobile hard disk emits a "squeaky" sound, it is caused by insufficient power supply. For your mobile hard disk, we recommend that you connect the USB hub to the integrated USB port on the back of the chassis to ensure better performance. Contact and power supply.

6. Please use the original usb power supply cable when using the mobile hard disk. Ordinary usb cable, thin wire diameter, large loss, can not meet the power supply needs.