- How many devices can I connect at once?
- Nine USB-A devices can run through the hub at the same time, with two USB-C ports reserved for charging. Total bandwidth is shared across the active data ports.
- Is it USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Gen 2?
- It is USB 3.1 Gen 1, which runs at up to 5 Gbps. That is the same speed as USB 3.0 and half the 10 Gbps of Gen 2.
- Do the USB-C ports carry data?
- The two USB-C ports are charging ports, so they power phones, tablets and similar devices. Data devices connect through the USB-A ports.
- Does it need its own power supply?
- Yes, it is a powered hub. The external power adapter is what lets it run many devices and charge over USB-C at the same time.
- Will it work with a USB-C laptop?
- Yes. The hub has a USB-C interface, so it connects to USB-C hosts and also works with USB-A hosts through the appropriate cable.
- Who is this hub meant for?
- It is aimed at industrial, lab and IT environments where many peripherals stay connected in one place. Home users with a few devices will find a smaller hub simpler.
- Where is the SIIG ID-US0811-S1 10-Ports Industrial USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub With Dual USB-C Charging Hub 9 Ports cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $85.99, 32% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the SIIG ID-US0811-S1 10-Ports Industrial USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub With Dual USB-C Charging Hub 9 Ports?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, Amazon, BlueDogInk, Newegg.com, Newegg Business.