Add seven high-speed peripheral connections to an industrial PC, workstation, kiosk, test bench, or control enclosure. The StarTech HB31C5A2CME combines five USB-A device ports and two USB-C device ports in a powered USB Gen 2 hub. Its 10 Gbps bandwidth is shared across connected devices, supporting fast data access for storage, cameras, scanners, and other USB peripherals while retaining compatibility with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.x equipment. Each downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging, with up to 12 W (2.4 A) available per port and 40 W available across all ports. Level 4 ESD protection helps protect connected equipment in electrically demanding environments where peripherals are frequently handled, connected, or disconnected. Plug-and-play operation and OS-independent support allow installation without additional drivers. Integrated mounting points support secure installation on or under a desk, on a wall, or on a DIN rail rather than leaving the hub loose beside the host system. The included 3.2 ft (1 m) USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables support host connections across USB-C and USB-A systems and help prevent accidental cable disconnection. The mixed USB-A and USB-C port layout distinguishes this hub for deployments transitioning peripherals to USB-C without replacing existing USB-A devices.