Introduction:

The CG-4MGDU3MLR2 from our MDS-UH Port Management Series is a versatile managed USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub designed for industrial applications requiring advanced features. This hub offers an instant extension of four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, ensuring excellent compatibility and reliability with all existing USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 devices.

Conforming to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specifications Revision 3.2 Gen 1, the hub supports data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps. It accommodates a wide input power range from 7 to 48V DC. The downstream ports comply with the USB Battery Charging Specification v1.2 (SDP, CDP, DCP) and various Vendor Specific Charging Modes, including Apple 2.4A and Samsung charging standards.

Included with the CG-4MGDU3MLR2 is management software that allows users to control the bus power for each downstream port and even reset the entire hub. Users can also save specific states to the hub's flash memory, which will be restored during the next power cycle. The software supports various operating systems, including Windows, Intel x86-64, and ARM-based Linux.

As USB remains the most popular and scalable expansion bus for modern computers, the CG-4MGDU3MLR2, with its integrated software and hardware features, offers an ideal solution for adding USB devices efficiently, providing immediate value and protecting your investment.

Managing Software

The CG-4MGDU3MLR2 software package contains several managing software utilities which support different platforms allowing better control over each individual ports' status. A GUI (Graphical User Interface) and console command prompt utilities for all major Microsoft Windows and Mac OS. It also includes utilities for different Linux versions. The utilities were written to easily operate with the applications software written with different language such as C#, C++, VB, Python or even a PHP server scripting language.

Image: Port managing software displaying the On/Off status of each port.

Features:

• Compliant with USB Specification 3.2 Gen 1
• Metal Case, DIN Rail and wall mountable
• Software Manageable Bus power for each Port
• Supports software utility for Windows, Linux
• Provides 4 Downstream USB 3.2 Gen 1 Facing Ports
• Provides 4 LEDs Indicating each bus power states
• Supports 5Gbps (Super-speed), 480Mbps (High speed), 12Mbps (Full-speed) and 1.5Mbps (Low-speed) Speed
• Supports 15KV ESD Level 4 Protection for Each Port
• Supports +7~48V DC Wide Range Input Power
• Supports USB Battery Charging v1.2 : CDP, DCP modes

Note: The last USB port of this hub (Port 4) does NOT support USB 2.0 / 1.1 devices. It is used to communicate with managing utilities. However, it still supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.

Package Contents:

• 4 Port Managed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
• USB-A to USB-B Cable
• 2-Pin Terminal Block
• Software Disc
• DIN Rail Clip
• Screw Pack

*Surface Mounting screws not included.