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In this Booklet Introduction 2 What’s in the Package 2 This Is Your Hub 3 Plugging in Your Hub 6 Plugging in Your Devices 7 Organizing Your Cables (Plus models only) 8 Stacking Your Hubs 9 Removing the Desk Stand (Plus models only) 12 Personalizing Your Adaptec XHub 13 What’s On the CD 14 About USB 2.
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Adaptec XHub. It has been designed to give you the ultimate in USB expandability and make managing your USB devices easier. Designed for the way you use a hub, the XHub unit offers easy installation, blazing-fast USB 2.0 speed, and USB 1.1 compatibility. It has easy-access USB ports, a removable desktop stand with build-in cable manager (Plus models only), and an expansion-friendly design that lets you stack multiple hubs together.
This Is Your Hub XHub4 Plus and XHub7 Plus Models Clear photo cover Picture LEDs (inside top of hub) Serial number Stacking connector Frame plate Cable management loop Latch Ports Desk stand Silicone foot Ports Stacking tab Plus Model (XHub7 Plus shown here) 3
XHub4 Model Face plate LEDs (inside top of hub) Stacking connector Serial number Latch Ports Silicone foot Ports Stacking tab XHub4 Note: The ports correspond to the LEDs. When you plug a device into the hub, the matching LED lights up. (Depending on the device, the LED may light up only when the device is in use.) The Power port has its own LED. See Port Details on page 5 for more information.
Port Details USB 2.0 uplink port Power port USB 2.0 device ports (7) Port numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 XHub7 Plus Port Details USB 2.0 uplink port Power port USB 2.0 device ports (4) 4 Port numbers 1 2 3 4 XHub4 / XHub4 Plus Port Details More information about your XHub is in Technical Specifications on page 15.
Plugging in Your Hub Follow the picture below to connect your XHub unit to your computer and to a power source. Start by plugging in the power adapter. The green Power LED at the top of the hub should light up when the power goes on. Note: Although the Power LED remains lit when the hub is plugged in, the hub enters power-saver mode if there has been no activity on the USB bus for 3 ms. Power LED Step 3: Plug USB cable into USB port on computer. Step 1: Plug power adapter into XHub Power port.
Plugging in Your Devices Follow the picture below to connect your USB devices to your XHub unit. You can plug devices into any of the USB ports.
Organizing Your Cables (Plus models only) You can use the cable management loop in the desk stand to help you keep your device cables organized. (The picture shows the cable management loop in action.) The cable loop holds up to 14 device cables neatly in place. Follow the pictures below to organize your cables using the cable management loop. Step 2: Pull cable up through opening into the cable management loop. . Step 1: Plug in device cable. Unplugged cables remain secured in cable management loop.
Stacking Your Hubs If you want to add more USB 2.0 ports to your system, Adaptec XHubs can be daisy-chained (linked in series) and stacked together. (See Making the Most of Your Daisy-Chain on page 11 for more information.) Hubs can be piled on a flat surface (such as your desk) or they can be joined together using the built-in connector slots and tabs. To join your hubs using the connector slots and tabs: 1 Remove the face or frame plate, as shown in the picture below.
2 Follow the pictures below to join your hubs together. Step 1: Put two hubs together. Step 2: Slide top hub down to lock in place. LEDs visible along top Ports accessible from bottom Stacking Hubs on a Desk Stand Note: Keep gravity in mind: no more than three hubs should be stacked on a desk stand.
Note: To stack your hubs without joining them (not pictured), remove the face plates from all but the top hub, and then just pile one hub on top of the other. Align the ports of each hub on one side of the pile for easy access; the LEDs will then be visible on the other side. Then follow Steps 3 and 4 below. 3 Connect a power adapter to each hub. (See Plugging in Your Hub on page 6.) 4 Connect your hubs to each other using a USB 2.0 cable, following the connection suggestions in the diagram below.
Removing the Desk Stand (Plus models only) Follow the picture below to remove your hub from the desk stand. Releasing the Hub from the Desk Stand To replace the desk stand, pull the sides of the stand slightly apart and carefully fit the hub into place. Avoid scraping the ends of the desk stand across the face/frame plate.
Personalizing Your Adaptec XHub The following sections explain how to personalize your Adaptec XHub. Adding a Photo (Plus models only) You can place a photo or your favorite artwork behind the frame plate. 1 Remove the frame plate (as shown on page 9). The clear plastic photo cover is underneath the frame plate. 2 Cut your photo (or other image) to the proper size. The photo must be 2” by 2” to fit the frame. Note: You can trace around the photo cover for an exact fit.
What’s On the CD You can find these on your XHub CD: ■ Adaptec USB 2.0 drivers (for Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000.) ■ ■ ■ Adaptec USBControl Utility (for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP) Adobe® Acrobat Reader ■ Registration card Adaptec XHub Quick Start Guide ■ ReadMe files About USB 2.0 Drivers USB 2.0 driver software with hub support is required for the XHub unit to operate at USB 2.0 speeds. USB 2.0 drivers with hub support can be found on the XHub CD included in your XHub kit. USB 1.
Technical Specifications Adaptec USB 2 Hi-Speed 4-Port Hub (XHub 4 and XHub 4 Plus) USB Compliant Version USB 2.0, USB Hi-Speed Certified Number of USB Ports 4 Operating Temperature 0 °C – 40 °C Power Source Self-powered Power Adapter Input AC 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power Adapter Output DC 5 V/2.5 A Adaptec USB 2 Hi-Speed 7-Port Hub (XHub 7 Plus) USB Compliant Version USB 2.
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Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number ■ Before contacting Technical Support, you’ll need your TSID. The TSID helps us provide more efficient service by accurately identifying your product and support status.
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Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
European Union Compliance Statement This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC EN50081-1 (1992) EN55022 (1994) Class B EN50082-1 (1992) EN61000-4-2 (1998) EN61000-4-3 (1998) EN61000-4-4 (1995) EN61000-4-5 (1995) Surges EN61000-4-6 (1996) Conducted immunity EN61000-4-11 (1994) Supply dips of variation Australian/New Zealand Compliance Statement This device has been tested an
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