Mounting Options:
DIN-Rail Series
Workstation Series
Desktop Series
Rack Mount Series
The WKS-UH Workstation Series 7 Port USB 2.0 Slim Powered Hub is your solution for connecting and powering up to seven USB devices in one sleek, space-saving design. Backward compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0, this hub is engineered to deliver reliable, high-speed data transfer in a range of environments, from offices and home workstations to industrial settings. With an included power adapter and front-facing ports for easy access, the WKS-UH simplifies device management while ensuring optimal performance.
*Surface Mounting screws not included.
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View frequently asked product questions below. Still need help? Reach out!
When high-power USB peripherals are used, a power supply for the USB hub may be required. In other cases, the USB peripheral may require their own power adapters, in this case, a power supply for the hub may not be required. Without ample power though, the USB hub or connected peripherals may not operate correctly. It is recommended to use an included power supply when possible.
To prevent this, follow the steps below (depending on your operating system).
Windows 10 / 8
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings.
Moving on to troubleshooting the hub itself. Attach a USB peripheral. The USB hub itself will not appear in hardware listings on your host’s system. USB devices connected however, will appear when connected. If the connected device is still not being found, try:
USB hubs do not require drivers or software.
Troubleshooting the desired USB peripheral may be in order. If the peripheral is still not being recognized, attempt:
External power is supplied by connecting to the terminal block located on the hub. For when an external power adapter is required check out the Accessories & Replacement Parts section on this product page. To view all of our hub accessories and power supplies, visit the category here.
To determine the power requirements, the equation to use is P = 5 * I * N, where:
P is the power wattage.
5 is the USB port voltage.
I is the current of the USB port in Amps (USB 2.0 is 0.5A, USB 3.0 is 0.9A.
N is the number of USB ports.
As an example using the equation, a 4 port hub would reflect a minimum wattage of 18 watts.
Knowing the minimum requirement, a proper power adapter can be chosen. In this case the voltage of a power supply should be within 7 to 24 or 7 to 40 Volts DC, depending on the specifications of the USB hub. Also, the power supply must convert AC to DC (no AC output).
Power supplies often come with a voltage (V) rating and an amperage (A) rating. To determine the current in amps, use I = P / V, where the following is true:
I is the current of the power supply.
P is the calculated power of the hub.
V is the chosen voltage of the power supply
Continuing the example, the 4 port hub requires 18 W and the power supply you choose is 12V, the current of the power supply would be I = 18/12, I = 1.5A.
Our full collection of power adapters can be found here.
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George Beckstein –
Utilitarian, compatible, high quality USB hub
Great quality, love the utilitarian look. It integrates well into my desk as a custom installation and does not draw attention to itself — it’s a USB hub not a decoration.Easy to mount out of the way due to its low profile AND the fact that the upstream USB port and DC power port are on the back side of the hub. With other hubs you’ll always have the upstream cable sticking out the front. Not ideal for flush-mounting to the edge of your desktop.I bought the USB 3.0 version because I had the same hub with USB 2.0. The older USB 2.0 version did not work properly with my thunderbolt dock (running a Dell XPS15 9570 and Dell TB16 dock). It would crash the whole USB bus on the dock after less than a minute of being connected, even after updating all the firmwares and drivers. The TB16 just doesn’t like the USB hub chips inside the USB 2.0 version. ??♂️The USB 3.0 version has cured this problem and given me many more built in ports on my electronics workbench! The added bandwidth of USB 3.0 is a nice plus.The price is relatively high for a USB hub, but this product makes up for it in being one of the only “low key” USB hubs available, with a metal chassis that is mountable, and it comes with a 12V/3A (36W) power supply that can provide some serious power to a number of connected USB devices. Further, most hubs will cheap out and include an unusably-short, poorly made USB cable. The cable provided with this one is sturdy, well built, and is 6ft long — long enough to run under and across my workbench to my dock from the opposite corner.Perfect. I plan to be using this hub for decades to come (or as long as USB 3.0 type A stays relevant)!
Carol Anne Ogdin –
Nice product for an industrial USB Hub, but with a HUGE power supply. I like it because I can screw it under a desktop (or high on a desk’s side wall) with only one cord from there to the computer. Definitely not for portable use (too heavy, and the mounting “ears” will get in the way).
Customer –
This was a great choice for a last-minute design change, where we found our powered KVM extender couldn’t deliver enough power to support local KMM peripherals. The hub allowed us to home-run a VGA and active USB cable back to our main KVM switch, and worked perfectly for our application. It also allows our user to add more peripherals (printers, etc…) to the system, and make them available to the entire virtual infrastructure.
C.B. Shop –
Don’t pay twice by buying cheap products – This product is not cheap but it’s worth the price. Industry strength product. Never failed. I’ve been using it for over 2 years now, and would recommend it to any one. I’m about to buy another one for my growing network.
Alvin –
No problems with this device at all. Nice metal frame. Good weight. Worked perfectly with Windows 7 and Windows 8. Never tried with Mac OSX.