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September 2nd, 2006 23:00

How to Add USB Ports?

I need to add some more USB ports - what is the best way to do it?

I have a Belking USB Hub that has a power supply - is that safe and advisable to use?

What other options are there?

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Posted September 4th, 2006 13:00
A USB hub is easiest. Another option is to add a PCI USB card. If you go this latter route, be sure to look for a card with an NEC USB chipset as that seems to have least problems on Optiplex systems.
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Posted September 5th, 2006 00:00
Should I or should I not use the powerer type of hub or does it matter?
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Posted September 5th, 2006 11:00
Powered hubs are less problems. You cannot chain passive hubs. Passive hubs supply 100ma power max.
Powered hubs actually eliminate problems with flash drives and other high power devices that need 500ma of power from the USB ports.