Questions on powering my cliptec usb 3.0 hub

**attyallanlatras** · December 7th, 2015 09:41 PM

I have a cliptec usb 3.0 hub which has a power port but cliptec did not provide a power cord. On the other hand, i have a power cord or AC adapter with the following specs: input: 100v - 240v; 50/60Hz 0.45A Max; output: 5V = 2A. I do not know much about electric or power requirements for this 3.0 usb hub. Would I not destroy my usb hub or cause electrical problems using the power cord I just described?

**oj88** · December 7th, 2015 10:05 PM

The voltage and amperage are correct. You just make sure that you plug it into the hub with matching polarity; + to + and - to -.

Anyway, as per Cliptec's documentation, external auxiliary power is optional and it will only require it if your high current USB devices won't power up when connected to the hub. Some USB hard disks for example, won't spin up if there's not enough power from the hub. The addition of auxiliary power solves that. So if all your USB devices work right off the bat, you don't need to worry about it.

**dishcom** · December 8th, 2015 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by attyallanlatras

I have a cliptec usb 3.0 hub which has a power port but cliptec did not provide a power cord. On the other hand, i have a power cord or AC adapter with the following specs: input: 100v - 240v; 50/60Hz 0.45A Max; output: 5V = 2A. I do not know much about electric or power requirements for this 3.0 usb hub. Would I not destroy my usb hub or cause electrical problems using the power cord I just described?

I think your adapter is ok. 5V as standard voltage to all USB device... On the Amp i think 2Amp is good... some gadget dont charge on 1Amp so 2amp is a good option.