This USB 3.0 Hub lets you add seven external USB 3.0 ports to a computer from a single USB 3.0 host connection. It offers data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps and meets USB 3.0 specifications and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices. Designed for easy port access when connecting or disconnecting devices, the hub features one side port orientation, with overload protection. It supports Plug-and-Play technology, letting you operate your connected device without having to power down the computer.