power to USB: How do you know whether this will be the case or not?
1766828
when in doubt, bigger ps or power on hub/switch with several usb slots on it.
2038694
Yes rather well, but need to keep in mind high powered USB devices will need external power. Adapter is meant more for storage or external wired keyboard/mouse
2096027
No, you need the USB. But if you have something that could connect the USB to a outlet you can go that.
1111844
There are one cable USB to an -Mini USB (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB) in the packet. Its Powered by the USB, no need for extra power.
335687
It will not power devices. The ports will be for data transfer only. They don't put out enough amps to power devices.
577168
I only use it with external power, but I believe I recall reading that it can not be powered by USB.
2159814
I haven't tried the first scenario. I am running 2 external USB drives with their own power supplies.
1898288
yes it will show as a usb controller, and will use considerably more power. But works really well for me. I even run WD USB 3.0 UBS bus powered HDDs through it. I love this card.
1539578
I'm not the seller, sorry. I'd suggest looking up some installation guides because it can be a little tricky I had to buy a powered USB hub when I got mine.
493663
I just confirmed that the Plugable USB 2.0.4 will power an RPi unit directly. The RPi only draws 5W, so it's safe.
2081562
the usb port is for outgoing power, and as long as u have ur own cable, it'll power just like any other USB. very versatile device for 20$. =)
1032311
I did not try this but I doubt that it could work. The USBs are: USB3 with blue for data and the other one, USB2 only for power. You can use another power source instead and the you will use only the USB3 for data.
1242192
If you hook the the additional USB to a power source, I don't see why it wouldn't work. Just make sure the additional power only cable is the one you hook to power only.
2043710
I've never tried connecting it to a device via USB, and my understanding was that it was only for power.
625579
It depends on the enclosure. Some enclosures are capable of powering the drive with just the USB.
33982
It isnt anything special. Just make sure you get a mini usb to 2 regular usb cable. (Yes, that is one end is a MINI USB (not micro) and then the other end will have 2 regular sized USBs.) It is because one pulls power and the other actually send/receives the data IIRC
780192
No, it will not work as a USB hub at all. It will only charge elcectronic devices....