The USB 2.0 hub in industrial design adds up to 7 USB devices to your computer. This USB 2.0 hub features a robust all-metal housing and connects seven USB devices such as external hard drives, industrial printers, barcode scanners, serial devices, and sensors to your host PC, server, or thin client. The sturdy metal casing withstands harsh physical conditions in industrial and commercial applications such as factories, construction sites, utility rooms, and warehouses. The hub supports USB 2.0 data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. All ports support screw-secured USB 2.0 cables to prevent accidental disconnection. It protects your devices from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and overcurrent. Machines in production areas can generate electrostatic discharges, which can erase data and damage sensitive electronics. This hub with seven ports features ESD protection.