Belkin USB 2.0 - 4PORT DRIVE BAY ( F5U261-IVO )
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The Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Drive Bay Hub brings the convenience of four, easily reachable USB 2.0 ports to the front of your computer. It lets you easily connect your real-time devices, including video cameras and scanners, without having to reach behind your computer to find a free USB port. The Hub supports the ultrafast speeds of the new Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specification, enabling the top performance you need for today's newest, fastest accessories. It also offers seamless compatibility with all previous versions, USB 1.1 devices as well, so you can use all your equipment and upgrade when you're ready.
1 Solid internal USB hub
About a month ago, I wanted to upgrade my PC to support high-speed USB 2.0 devices. Because my computer desk made it difficult to reach the back of the PC, I needed convenient access to USB ports from the front. Therefore, I decided to purchase a 5-port PCI USB 2.0 host adapter along with the black version of this device (F5U261, not the IVO). I am aware that the ivory device is exactly the same with just a different color for the faceplate.

This hub is a very solid performer under Windows XP. I have tested this hub with various USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, including an external hard drive, a game pad, a memory card reader, and a portable flash drive. All of them worked without a single problem, and the faster USB 2.0 transfer speeds were a real joy. I was even able to power my GameBoy Advance from the hub using a USB-based power cable.

The hub fits in a standard 3.5" drive bay, although it can be mounted in a 5.25" bay with the appropriate mounting bracket (not included with the hub). The connectors on the back of the hub are standard: a 3.5" floppy drive power connector and a USB type-B uplink port. An adapter for connecting the power to a standard power connector is included.

Installing the hubis as simple as mounting it into an available drive bay, connecting the power to the PC's power supply, and connecting the included USB cable to an available USB port. Most 5-port PCI USB host adapters include an internal USB port, with no external wiring required. However, if an internal USB port is not available, it is possible to connect the hub to an external port by removing a plate from the back of the case and running the USB cable to an available external USB port.

The hub provides LED status indicators. One red LED indicates whether the device is properly powered and working. Each of the four USB ports includes a multicolor LED that indicates if the device is active and working properly. The LEDs will flash if there is a problem that requires software or hardware attention.

The only drawback to this hub is that it does not include a 5.25" mounting bracket, unlike other internal USB hubs. However, this is only a minor point and does not take away from the effectiveness of this product, since 5.25" mounting brackets are inexpensive and widely available.

I have not tried using this hub with a USB 1.1 host adapter. Using this configuration, devices connected to a USB 2.0 hub will typically only operate at the slower USB 1.1 transfer speed.

I am very happy with this device and I will continue to recommend it to others.


Sunday, 06-Jul-2008 16:58:30 CDT
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