New Rugged-style 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub Makes it Easy to Add Multiple SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Device Connections in Industrial and Server Room Environments
Solid metal USB 3.0 Hub can be mounted on Wall or DIN Rail, designed for industrial and heavy traffic areas
Lockbourne, OH – January 16, 2012 - StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts has announced the release of a rugged new 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub (ST7300USBM), which enables users to add multiple external USB 3.0 connection ports to a PC, server or thin client located within server rooms or industrial operating environments.
The industrial-grade hub can be mounted to a wall or DIN rail, and features 350W surge protection on each port as well as a solid metal chassis designed to withstand harsh conditions.
“This addition to our extensive USB 3.0 Hub product line provides more USB 3.0 connectivity and flexibility to areas that require the most modern device connectivity” said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com’s Industrial I/O product line. “The hub not only delivers the convenient option of wall or DIN rail mounted installation, but also an impact-resistant metal casing that is durable enough for industrial applications ”.
Features of the ST7300USBM Industrial USB 3.0 Hub include:
• Solid metal chassis
• Built-on wall mount brackets
• Optional DIN Rail Mounting kit
• 350W surge protection per port
• Includes 2-wire terminal block for 7 to 40V DC power input for high power devices
MSRP for StarTech.com’s new 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub (ST7300USBM) is $142.99 (USD) in the USA, $146.99 (CDN) in Canada, £116.99 (GBP excl. VAT) in the UK. The hub is available for purchase from leading technology resellers including CDW, Newegg.com, Amazon.com, PC Connection, and Insight and will also be distributed by Ingram Micro, SYNNEX, D&H, Tech Data and ASI.
Additional information on this product can be found at
http://www.StarTech.com/ST7300USBM. For more information on StarTech.com’s full line of USB 3.0 Hubs, please visit:
http://www.StarTech.com/USB-3-Hubs.
For more information about this announcement, please contact Andrew Stephen at 1-800-265-1844 ext. 1248 or
[email protected].
About StarTech.com
StarTech.com is an ISO 9001:2000 registered manufacturer of hard-to find connectivity parts including A/V products, computer parts, cables and server management solutions. Founded in 1985, StarTech.com has locations in the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom, Europe and Taiwan, servicing a worldwide market.
About SuperSpeed USB 3.0
SuperSpeed USB brings significant performance enhancements to the USB standard, while remaining compatible with the billions of USB-enabled devices currently deployed in the market. SuperSpeed USB supports 10x the data transfer rates of Hi-Speed USB, as well as improved power efficiency.
