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Adaptec XHub4 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Adaptec XHub Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This Is Your Hub Plugging in Your Hub Plugging in Your Devices Organizing Your Cables (Plus models only) Stacking Your Hubs Removing the Desk Stand (Plus models only) Personalizing Your Adaptec XHub What’s On the CD About USB 2.0 Drivers Technical Specifications...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    You can even personalize the Plus models with a photo or your favorite artwork. This Quick Start Guide shows you how to set up your Adaptec XHub unit and start using it right away. What’s in the Package The Adaptec XHub package includes: Adaptec XHub 4- or 7-port USB 2.0 hub...

  • Page 4: This Is Your Hub

    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)
  • Page 5 XHub4 Model 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 information.

  • Page 6: Port Details

    Port Details USB 2.0 uplink port Port numbers USB 2.0 uplink port Port numbers XHub4 / XHub4 Plus Port Details More information about your XHub is in USB 2.0 device ports (7) XHub7 Plus Port Details USB 2.0 device ports (4)

  • Page 7: Plugging In Your Hub

    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...

  • Page 8: Plugging In Your Devices

    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. USB Device Cable into USB Port USB Device Connections...

  • Page 9: Organizing Your Cables (Plus Models Only)

    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.

  • Page 10: Stacking Your Hubs

    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 the Most of Your Daisy-Chain on page 11 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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 You can connect up to five XHub4s, or up to four XHub7s. The maximum number of hubs on a daisy-chain will vary if you use a combination of XHub4s and XHub7s. (This is a USB limitation.) XHub4/XHub4 Plus Use any USB port to connect to another XHub XHub7 Plus For maximum performance, use USB port 1, 3, or 5, especially when stacking more than two hubs.

  • Page 13: Removing The Desk Stand (Plus Models Only)

    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.

  • Page 14: Personalizing Your Adaptec Xhub

    Replace the frame plate by sliding it under the top tab and then gently pushing the bottom of the frame plate into the hub until the latch snaps closed. More Customization Options You can find more customization options at the Adaptec Web site. Go to www.adaptec.com/usb page...

  • Page 15: What's On The Cd

    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...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Adaptec USB 2 Hi-Speed 4-Port Hub (XHub 4 and XHub 4 Plus) USB Compliant Version Number of USB Ports Operating Temperature Power Source Power Adapter Input Power Adapter Output Adaptec USB 2 Hi-Speed 7-Port Hub (XHub 7 Plus)
  • Page 17 Copyright © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 Thursday, 9:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30; Friday, 9:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 15:00, Central European Time. To expedite your service, have your computer in front of you. To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call +32 11 300 379. Australia and New Zealand Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.au...
  • Page 20 Singapore http://www.adaptec.com Visit our Web site at To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +65 245 7470, Monday to Friday, 10:00 front of you. Japan http://www.adaptec.co.jp Visit our Web site at To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +81 3 5308 6120 Monday–Friday, 9:00...
  • Page 21 Limited 1-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered...
  • Page 22 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADAPTEC AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND TO THE EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE.
  • Page 23 LICENSE TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. In return for acquiring a license to use the Adaptec software, which may include software from third party licensors and patches made available by Adaptec (“Software”), and the related documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions: 1.
  • Page 24 3. Ownership of Software. As Licensee, you own the media upon which the software is recorded or fixed, but Adaptec and its licensors retain title and ownership of the Software recorded on the original media and all subsequent copies of the Software, regardless of the form or media in which or on which the original and other copies may exist.
  • Page 25 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 8. The entire liability of Adaptec and its licensors, and your exclusive remedy for a breach of this warranty, shall be: a.
  • Page 26 Agreement. No additional or any different terms will be enforceable against Adaptec unless Adaptec gives its express consent, including an express waiver of the terms of this Agreement, in writing signed by an officer of Adaptec. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Software and agree to use the Software legally and responsibly.
  • Page 27 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec, Inc. XHub 4/XHub 4+/XHub 7+ Tested to Comply...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 512964-06, Ver. AB LW 10/01...

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