Black Box IC-159A User Manual

USB 3.0 4-Port Hub

Connect up to four USB 3.0 devices,
such as MP3 players, digital cameras,
or printers, to your computer.

February 2010

MT1000A-85-R4

IC159A

1. Specifications

Compliance — FCC Class A, Part 15, Subpart B, CE, RoHS

Connectors — (1) USB Type B upstream port,

(4) USB Type A downstream ports

Power — Self-powered: 5-V, 4-A;
With power adapter: Input: 100–240 V. 50-60 Hz;
Output: 5-V, 4-A

Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +104° F
(0 to +40° C);
Storage: +14 to +185° F (-10 to +85° C)

Humidity — Up to 95%, noncondensing

Size — 0.9"H x 3.75"W x 2.36"D (2.28 x 9.5 x 5.9 cm)

Weight — Hub only: 2.5 oz. (70.9 g)

2. Overview

Use the USB 3.0 4-Port Hub to connect up to four USB 3.0
devices to your computer at speeds up to 4.8 Gbps.

2.1 Features

• Compatible with the USB 3.0 specification.

• Maintains optimal speeds when using multiple USB devices.

• Automatic self-powered status monitoring

• Plug-and-play

• Has (1) upstream and (4) downstream ports

2.2 What’s Included

Your package should contain the following items. If anything is
missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at
724-746-5500 or [e-mail].

• (1) USB 3.0 4-Port Hub

• (1) power adapter

• (1) USB 3.0 cable

• This user’s manual

For a typical application diagram and

for verify the installation instructions, turn this page over…

Customer

Support

Information

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax [phone]
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018

Web site: w ww.blackbox.com • E-mail : [e-mail]

2.3 Typical Application

Figure 1 shows a typical application.

Notebook

SuperSpeed (4.8 Gbps)

computer

to transfer files

IC159A

USB 3.0
adapter

DV USB USB
hub enclosure

Figure 1. Sample application.

3. Verify the Installation

After you connect this hub to a PC via a USB 3.0 cable, the
system will detect the device and install the required drivers
automatically. After the installation is finished, go to Device
Manager to verify the entire installlation. See Figures 2–4.

For Windows® XP:

For Windows Vista®:

Figure 3. Verify Windows Vista installation.

For Windows 7:

Figure 2. Verify Windows XP installation.

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Figure 4. Verify Windows 7 installation.

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