AXAGON Multi-port USB-C 5Gbps hub | HMC-8HLSA

The multi-port USB-C 5Gbps AXAGON HMC-8HLSA 9-in-1 hub expands your laptop, computer, or phone with nine ports. You can easily and quickly connect a monitor, three USB devices, a Gigabit Ethernet network, headphones with a microphone, and an SD card reader to your computer simultaneously via the double-sided USB-C connector. You also have the possibility to supply your laptop using Power Delivery technology at the same time. This port replicator thus provides you with a simple and compact 9-in-1 docking station not only for Windows laptops but also for Apple laptops such as MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.

The USB hub offers three USB outputs with standard USB-A connectors. Two of them feature 5Gbps speeds and one features 480Mbps speed for mouse or keyboard connections. The hub can also handle the permanent connection of multiple external drives at the same time. Transfer rates reach up to 5Gb/s thanks to the fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface.

The USB-C connector is reserved exclusively for charging phones or laptops using Power Delivery 3.0 technology with a power of up to 100W. Connect a suitable USB-C Power Delivery charger to the hub and connect the hub to a laptop that supports Power Delivery. This will also free up one USB-C port on your laptop.

The HDMI output provides high-quality images up to 4K/60Hz Ultra HD resolution and supports multi-channel audio transmission. High frequencies at popular gaming resolutions of 2K/144Hz or FullHD/240Hz are also supported.

Thanks to HDR (high dynamic range) support, you can enjoy a significantly expanded range of colors and contrasts without restrictions. For video outputs to work properly, the laptop must have a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) support or a Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or higher port.

The Gigabit network card extends your computer with a fast and stable network connection, adding the missing RJ-45 network connector or another network card. The card reader supports all versions of SD and microSD cards, including SDXC and microSDXC, with capacities up to 2TB. The card reader enables simultaneous handling of cards in both slots and direct copying between them. The audio output is connected via a 3.5 mm jack and allows for the connection of stereo headphones with a microphone.

The elegant aluminum body ensures not only mechanical resistance but also passive cooling. Thanks to Plug and Play and Hot Plug functions, connecting the hub itself is very simple without complicated installation, and peripherals can also be easily connected and disconnected while the computer is running. The hub is also compatible with connection to phones via a USB-C connector. For example, you can connect a flash drive, keyboard, mouse, TV monitor, or projector to your phone.

Input (laptop connection):
• USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0), USB-C female connector.
• Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3/4.

Input (power supply):
• USB Power Delivery 3.0 - 100W (charging only), USB-C female connector.
• Charging of the notebook from a power adapter via the USB-C hub.
• PD power must be supported by both the laptop (phone) and the wall charger.

USB outputs:
• 2x USB 5Gbps port, USB-A female connector.
• 1x USB 480Mbps port, USB-A female connector.
• The USB-C hub can handle connecting multiple external drives at the same time.

Video output:
• 1x HDMI A port, HDMI A female connector.
• 4K resolution 4096 x 2160 at up to 60Hz.
• 2K / WQHD resolution 2560 x 1440 at up to 120Hz.
• FHD resolution 1920 x 1080 at up to 240Hz.
• Support for the above maximum supported resolutions and frequencies requires connection to a computer with DisplayPort version 1.4.
• For the video output function, the hub must be connected to a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) or to a USB-C port supporting Thunderbolt 3/4. A suitable OS is also required. The video output function will not be available without these requirements.
• HDR support (High dynamic range, 10-bit support) - realistic reproduction of light and dark details.
• HPD (Hot-Plug-Detect) support.
• TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) support.
• Full support for HDCP 1.4 and 2.3 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
• Support for 2-channel audio sampling rates up to 192 kHz and up to 24-bit audio - depends on the source and end device (i.e., laptop/phone and TV/monitor/AV receiver).

RJ-45 output:
• Gigabit Ethernet interface with RJ-45 connector for UTP, FTP, STP, or SFTP patch cable connection.
• Supported transmission rates for the Ethernet interface: 10/100/1000 Mb/s.
• Supported IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, and IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T specifications.
• 10/100/1000 Mb/s auto-detection.
• Wake-on-LAN support.

The card reader - two slots:
• Micro SD slot: microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC / TransFlash.
• SD slot: SecureDigital / SDHC / SDXC, MultiMedia Card, MMC, MMC Dual Voltage, MMC mobile, RS-MMC; with adapter: miniSD, microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC, MMC Micro.
• UHS-I support. Speed up to 104 MB/s. Supports hardware ECC and CRC functions.
• 2 LUNs - the reader is indicated as two disk drives. Allows for the possibility of copying from card to card.

Audio output / input:
• 1x 3.5 mm jack for headset, headphones, or active speakers,
• 2-channel analog stereo output 48 kHz @ 16 bit for playback,
• 1-channel analog mono microphone input 48 kHz @ 16 bit for recording.

Other features:
• Ability to connect your device while running thanks to Hot Plug support.
• Full Plug and Play support.
• Standby mode support.
• Power via USB bus - USB bus power or from a PD wall charger.
• Heavy-duty aluminum body for better hub cooling.
• The blue LED indicates the hub connection to the computer with a constant light.
• The high-quality shielded cable ensures high communication speeds and minimal undesirable interference.
• Dimensions: 118 x 46 x 15 mm.
• Weight: 88 g.
• USB-C male cable length: 20 cm.

Supported operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows 10 / 11 and later, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and Android.
• Compatibility depends on the OS used and support from the device manufacturer.
• DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) is only supported in updated OS and also depends on support from the device (notebook, phone).
• Graphics card drivers may also affect the correct operation of the product. We recommend downloading the latest version of the drivers.

Package contains:
• USB-C hub with a fixed 20 cm long cable,
• Multilingual guide: CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / NL / PL / PT / RO / RU / SK / SWE / BG / CN / TR / ARA,
• Packed in a cardboard box with a hanging hole. Axagon HMC-8HLSA, USB 5Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, HDMI 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, SD/microSD, audio, PD 100W. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C, USB Power Delivery up to: 100 W. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s, Networking standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u. Product colour: Grey, Compatible memory cards: MMC, MMC Mobile, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC..., Data transfer rate: 5 Gbit/s. Power source type: USB, Power connector: USB Type-C, USB cable length: 0.2 m. Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10, Windows 11