The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port hub provides 4 downstream USB ports that offer Plug-and-Play connectivity to your USB 1.1 (low-and-full speed) and USB 2.0 (high-speed) devices. This includes such peripherals as scanners printers mass-storage devices and high-resolution cameras. The hub is self-powered and allows cascading so that up to 127 USB devices may be connected to a single port. The hub is uniquely designed so that the four downstream ports canb be positioned toward the back of the desktop for efficient cable management ot the the front of the desktop for easier port access. LEDs allow you to easily monitor master power and individual ports.