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Question: Do the switches cut just the 5V power to/from the ports or also the data wires? Because some peripherals draw power from the data wires only... :o
Document: Big pluses are the control that the switches give you, the LED lighting and in-use indicators (there's an indicator for each of the 9 data ports), and the beefy power supply.It also includes a 3M adhesive strip if you wanted to adhere the hub to a desk or something, but I didn't want to permanently attach it to anything.Finally, it has a 1 year warranty.If you want something smaller and with fewer ports, then I recommend this hub which I use with my notebook:HooToo HT-UH002 USB 3.0 4 Port HUBShould I encounter a problem with the hub or anything else change then I'll update this review, but as of now this is my favorite USB 3.0 hub with more than 4 ports, so 5 stars.
The hub comes with three banks of three USB ports each. Each bank of ports can be independently turned on or off. The little bit of environmentalist in me likes to think I'm limiting phantom power usage by switching off unused chargers and peripherals (although I'm not totally sure turning off the ports stops power from flowing to the strip). Organizing the USB ports into banks has lead me towards organizing my peripherals by task. I will normally keep my mouse and keyboard on one bank, my data (usb sticks or drives if I'm using one) on the second bank, and several gadget chargers on the last one (and on the charger only port).
The three power switches for the nine data ports are a nice touch, although I do not have a use case that would necessitate a set of ports being powered off.Currently, I have six ports occupied: Two external USB 3.0 hard drives, a printer, an Apple Cinema Display (to power its own three USB 2.0 ports), and a mechanical keyboard, which requires two ports, one of which is for the keyboard's two USB 2.0 ports.I was initially concerned I might run into issues with the USB 3.0 drives connected via the hub, as reviews for other hubs indicated issues with disconnections and sleep.
Since it is a powered hub it fully powers each port (where the USB ports on my laptop have to split power between them when I am trying to charge more than one device). I also like that the last port (on the end of the unit) is not a data port. This port is designed for charging only and will not connect to your computer. Some reviewers don't seem to like this, but I've always been annoyed that connecting apple devices opens iTunes when all I was trying to do was charge.
It's also "fuse-protected" and includes "overvoltage protection".It's backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.To make 10 ports, it includes a "charge only" port at the end of the unit on the opposite side of where the USB-in and power-in connectors are. It can be used to change a USB device like an iPad. There's even a separate switch for this charge port. Just don't forget that this is not a data port.This is my favorite hub with more than 4 USB 3.0 ports.
I did not do the extensive testing some have already made but I'm very pleased with the Satechi 10 port hub. I had hoped the high power port would also be a data port but it was clear in the description that it wasn't before I ordered. I have one high power USB device that I was hoping to move from the computer to the hub, but moving most everything else to the hub gives me free ports on the computer.I have 2 disk drives (one USB3 and one USB2), 2 USB video tuners, an assortment of slow USB1 stuff that allowed me to get rid of one small hub, all plugged in.
The Satechi 10-port USB 3.0 hub arrived a few months ago. We have put it through the paces, it's been reliable in permitting us to use the 3 banks of USB ports, as needed. We appreciate having a true iPod port (on the far right end) with enough power for those demanding Apple devices. There are 3 switches on the front left of the hub to control each of the 3 banks of USB ports. The tenth port (iPod port on right end on the side) also has a small switch.
Wonderful for managing my backup drives, card readers, dvd burners and other peripherals. Love the ability to selectively turn off ports from the hub, allowing me easier access to powering down drives. Also love the thoughtful detail of the quick-charge iDevice port on the end. Plus it's attractive on the desk and easy to find where the ports are in a dim environment.
The product works great. I can connect 2 printers, an iPad, an iPod Touch, my Android phone, a joystick, USB Flash drives, and any other devices no problem. I don't use it for external drives, so I can't speak to that. There are only two issues I have which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5:1) It would be nice if the iPad port would also function as a data port for computer communication/syncing with iTunes. Instead I have to switch ports when I need to do this.
Terrible design; the USB cable constantly falls out.Also what is up with all the goofy switches? I have no need or desire to disable USB ports on a hub. They need to stop with all the goofy "features" and just built a clean, simple hub that has a permanently attached cable.== Update 23 Nov 13 ==Satechi has replaced my hub with a really nice aluminum one so hats off to them for excellent customer service.They even paid return shipping!
Answer: Any switch you cut off will disable that sections (3 ports,) the total ports data as well as power.