1. Power Connection
Connect the power adapter from the Hub's DC port directly to a wall outlet. When connected to power, the LED will light up orange until the host device is connected.
[Illustration: Power adapter connecting from a wall outlet to the Satechi hub.]
2. Host Connection
Using the included Thunderbolt 4 cable, connect the hub to your host device from its Thunderbolt 4 host port, located at the front of the hub. Once the host device is connected, the LED color will change to green. Features 96W max pass-through charging to the host device.
[Illustration: Thunderbolt 4 cable connecting the hub to a laptop (host device). Max 96W charging.]
3. Port Capabilities
Connect up to three USB-C devices to the hub's Thunderbolt 4 ports. Supports up to 40Gbps, 15W charging, dual 4K video output up to 60Hz total, or single 8K video output at 30Hz. macOS does not support 8K video output.
[Illustration: Hub's rear panel showing DC input, Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C), and icons indicating data speed (40Gbps), charging (15W), and video output resolutions/refresh rates (4K 60Hz, 8K 30Hz).]
4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port allows for transfer data at up to 10Gbps speed. Does not support charging or Apple SuperDrive.
[Illustration: Hub's front panel showing USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) and icons indicating data speed (10Gbps).]
5. Daisy-Chaining and Connectivity
Allows for daisy-chaining up to 6 devices.
- a. Can connect USB-C to HDMI adapter / cable for HDMI support.
- b. Can connect USB-C to DisplayPort adapter / cable for DisplayPort support.
- c. Can connect to other adapters and hubs for more port connectivity.
[Diagram: Hub connected to a laptop, with peripherals like a monitor, mouse, and external storage connected to the hub's ports. Shows daisy-chaining capability.]
Disclaimer: macOS 11 or higher required when using with Macs.
