StarTech.com 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub 480Mbps ST4200MINI2
The StarTech.com ST4200MINI2 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub expands a single USB connection into four, providing 480 Mbit/s data transfer for essential peripheral devices.
- Expanded Connectivity: Instantly adds four USB 2.0 ports, enabling simultaneous connection of multiple peripherals like keyboards, mice, and external drives.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports data rates up to 480 Mbit/s, ensuring efficient file transfers and responsive performance for connected devices.
- Compact & Portable Design: Features a small-footprint housing (82 x 27 x 15 mm) and USB-powered operation, optimizing desk space and facilitating easy travel.
- Operational Value: Engineered with a high Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of over 282 million hours, ensuring long-term reliability and minimizing downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ST4200MINI2 is a compact 4-port USB 2.0 hub, designed to expand host computer connectivity by adding four USB 2.0 ports. It supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbit/s, ensuring efficient operation for a range of essential peripherals.
This USB-powered hub features a durable plastic housing and a hot-swap, plug-and-play design, making it a reliable and user-friendly solution for both fixed workstations and mobile setups. Its certifications, including CE, FCC, RoHS, and REACH, confirm its adherence to global standards.
- Instant Port Expansion: Converts one existing USB 2.0 port into four, significantly increasing the number of available connections for business peripherals.
- Reliable Data Throughput: Delivers up to 480 Mbit/s, ensuring smooth and responsive operation for keyboards, mice, printers, and external storage devices.
- Space-Saving Design: Its ultra-compact dimensions (82 x 27 x 15 mm) minimize desk clutter, making it ideal for crowded workstations or mobile deployments.
- Effortless Deployment: Features plug-and-play and hot-swap capabilities, allowing for immediate use without driver installation or system restarts, reducing IT overhead.
- Operational Resilience: Built with a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) exceeding 282 million hours, providing exceptional long-term reliability for continuous business operations.
This StarTech.com USB hub is an ideal choice for businesses seeking to enhance workstation connectivity with a reliable, compact, and cost-effective solution.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
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Ports & interfaces4
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Features7
Weight & dimensions4
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Common Uses
Workstation Peripheral Expansion
Modern business laptops and desktops often have limited USB ports, restricting the number of peripherals that can be connected simultaneously. This hub provides four additional USB 2.0 ports, enabling users to connect essential devices like keyboards, mice, webcams, and external storage without constant swapping.
Office workstations, remote work setups, shared desk environments, mobile professionals
Mobile Device Connectivity
For professionals who frequently travel or work from various locations, connecting multiple USB devices to a laptop can be challenging. The compact, USB-powered design of this hub allows for easy integration into a portable setup, ensuring connectivity for flash drives, card readers, and other mobile accessories.
Field sales teams, consultants, traveling executives, temporary project sites
Legacy Device Integration
Many businesses still rely on essential legacy peripherals that utilize USB 2.0, such as older printers, scanners, or specialized equipment. This hub ensures continued compatibility and functionality for these devices with newer computers that may have fewer or only USB 3.0/C ports.
Healthcare clinics, manufacturing facilities, retail POS systems, administrative offices
Key Features
4 Port USB 2.0 Hub
Expands a single USB port into four, enabling simultaneous connection of multiple essential business peripherals and improving workstation efficiency.
480 Mbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Ensures efficient and responsive operation for connected devices, facilitating quick file transfers and reliable performance for daily tasks.
USB-Powered Design
Eliminates the need for an external power adapter, simplifying deployment and reducing cable clutter in office or mobile environments.
Compact Housing (82 x 27 x 15 mm)
Optimizes desk space and enhances portability, making it an ideal solution for crowded workstations or professionals on the go.
Hot-Swap and Plug and Play Support
Allows for immediate device connection and disconnection without system restarts or driver installations, minimizing user downtime and IT support requests.
Compatible With
Computing Devices
Desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, thin clients, mini PCs
USB Peripherals
Keyboards, mice, webcams, printers, scanners, external hard drives
Mobile & Portable Devices
Smartphones, tablets, USB flash drives, portable card readers
Office & Home Office Equipment
VoIP phones, label makers, USB microphones, drawing tablets
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this USB hub require an external power adapter to function?
No, the StarTech.com ST4200MINI2 is a USB-powered hub, drawing all necessary power directly from the host computer's USB port. This simplifies deployment and reduces cable management.
What types of devices are compatible with this 4-port USB 2.0 hub?
This hub is compatible with any USB 2.0 or earlier peripheral, including keyboards, mice, webcams, printers, scanners, and USB flash drives. It connects to any computer with an available USB-A port.
Can this hub be used with a laptop that only has USB 3.0 or USB-C ports?
Yes, this USB 2.0 hub is backward compatible and can be connected to a USB 3.0 port on a laptop. For USB-C only laptops, a USB-C to USB-A adapter would be required to connect the hub.
What are the physical dimensions of the StarTech.com ST4200MINI2 hub?
The hub measures 82 mm (3.2 in) in depth, 27 mm (1.1 in) in width, and 15 mm (0.6 in) in height, making it a very compact and portable accessory for any workspace.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.