Product code: HMC-UFO
Category: Docking stations , One video output + LAN , Combined & multipurpose
AXAGON HMC-UFO USB-C 10Gbps UFO hub expands your laptop, computer or tablet with eight ports and an external box for M.2 drive. You will connect your laptop to the 9in1 docking station via the supplied USB-C 65 cm long cable. In no time, you have an integrated slot for an NVMe or SATA M.2 drive, an SD and microSD card reader, and connectors for connecting a monitor, USB devices, headphones, network cable, and Power Delivery power. Thunderbolt 3/4 compatibility also gives you a simple and compact docking station for a laptop such as the Apple MacBook Air or Pro.
For the hub to function properly, your laptop's USB-C port must support video output (DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt 3 and above) and Power Delivery powered.
You can connect a NVME or SATA M.2 SSD via the built-in slot on the top of the hub. The multiport hub thus becomes an external drive. M.2 cards can be single-sided or double-sided up to a size of 22x42, 22x60 and 22x80 mm. The external M.2 storage has no SSD capacity limitations, supports TRIM and UASP, and allows reading of S.M.A.R.T. information to monitor disk status.
The top cover of the M.2 slot is made of aluminum, which provides optimal protection and heat dissipation. Screwless mounting makes changing discs quick and easy. A passive heatsink is included to effectively help reduce the temperature of M.2 drives. The vents around the cover ensure sufficient air circulation, which also supports efficient heat dissipation.
The HDMI output enables the connection of an external monitor, TV or projector with a resolution of up to 4K/60Hz Ultra HD, 2K/144Hz Quad HD or 1080p/240Hz Full HD and the transmission of multi-channel audio. Thanks to HDR support, you can enjoy a significantly expanded range of colors and contrasts.
Two USB-A 10Gbps outputs allow connection of external drives, flash drive, mouse, printer and other USB accessories. The USB ports also charge mobile phones and tablets with a power of up to 7.5W. The Hub is also equipped with a combined USB-C port that can be used for data transfer (USB 5Gbps) or for charging a laptop using a Power Delivery charger. With the use of a suitable PD charger, you can power not only the laptop, but also the hub itself, with up to 100W of power, thanks to Power Delivery 3.0 technology.
The memory card reader supports reading and writing of all versions of SD and microSD cards with a capacity of up to 2TB. The card reader enables simultaneous handling of cards in both slots and direct copying between them.
You can use the 3.5 mm audio output to connect stereo headphones, headset or active speakers. It is equipped with a high-quality DAC converter, which supports sampling up to 384 kHz at 24 bits. You will enjoy superior sound quality that is ideal for lossless formats such as FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, AAC and ALAC.
Gigabit network card extends your computer by a fast and stable network connection, adds the missing RJ-45 network connector or another network card.
Thanks to the clever design with four rubber pads on the base, the station stays firmly in place. One of the most practical features is the USB-C cable attachment, which is neatly wrapped around the base. Thanks to this solution, you can easily unwind exactly the length of cable you currently need, which prevents excess cable from taking up unnecessary space on your desk.
Thanks to the Plug and Play and Hot Plug functions, connecting the hub itself is very simple without complicated installation, and peripherals can also be easily connected and disconnected while the computer is running. The hub does not afraid of connection to phones with a USB-C connector. For example, you can connect a flash drive, keyboard, mouse, display, TV or projector to the phone.
Input (connection to a computer or mobile device):
• USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB-C male connector.
• Compatible with USB 5Gbps, USB4, Thunderbolt 3/4.
Input (power supply):
• USB Power Delivery 3.0 - 100W port, USB-C female connector.
• Powering the mobile device from the mains adapter via the USB-C hub.
• PD powering must be supported by both the mobile device and the mains charger.
USB outputs:
• 2x USB 10Gbps port, USB-A female connector.
• 1x USB 5Gbps port for data transfer or Power Delivery charging, USB-C female connector.
• Charging of mobile devices (including iPad) with a current of up to 1.5A/5V from the hub's USB-A and USB-C ports.
Video outputs:
• 1x HDMI port, HDMI A female connector.
Maximum supported resolution:
• 1 monitor - up to 4K/60Hz Ultra HD, 2K/144Hz Quad HD, 1080p/240Hz Full HD
Video features:
• For Apple devices running macOS, the maximum refresh rate is usually limited to 60Hz.
• To achieve maximum resolution and frequency values on video outputs, the dock must be plugged into a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) version min. 1.4 or a USB-C port supporting min. Thunderbolt 4. A suitable updated OS and up-to-date graphics drivers are also required.
• HDR support (High dynamic range, 10 bit support) - realistic reproduction of light and dark details.
• HPD (Hot-Plug-Detect) support.
• TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signalling) support.
• Full support for HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
• Up to 8-channel LPCM audio, compressed audio (AC-3, DTS) and HBR audio format support.
• Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz and up to 24-bit audio - depends on the source and target device, i.e. laptop/phone and TV/monitor/AV receiver.
The card reader - two slots:
• Slot Micro SD: microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC / TransFlash.
• Slot SD: SecureDigital / SDHC / SDXC, MultiMedia Card, MMC 4.0, MMC Dual Voltage, MMC mobile, RS-MMC, with adapter - miniSD, microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC, MMC Micro.
• 2 LUN - the reader is indicated as two disk drives. The possibility of copying from card to card.
RJ-45 output:
• Gigabit Ethernet interface with RJ-45 connector for UTP or STP cable connection.
• Supported transmission rates for the Ethernet interface 10/100/1000 Mb/s.
• Supported IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T specifications.
• 10/100/1000 Mb/s auto-detection.
Audio output / input:
• 1x 3.5 mm 4pin jack for headset, headphones or active speakers,
• 2-channel analog stereo output 384 kHz @ 24 bit for playback,
• 192 kHz @ 24 bit analog microphone input for recording.
M.2 SSD slot:
• NVMe & SATA M.2 SSD disks.
• Designed for M key or B+M key format cards.
• NGFF 75-pin M-key slot for M.2 drives.
• Support of M.2 drives with a size of 2242, 2260, 2280 mm.
• Support of both one-sided and double-sided M.2 SSDs.
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 3.1a specification.
• Compliant with NVM Express 1.3 specification.
• Compliant with Serial ATA 3.2 specification (SATA/600), bit rates of up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s).
• Compliant with USB Mass Storage Class specification.
• Supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI) for faster data transmission in Windows 8 and later.
• Support of TRIM functionality to limit gradual degradation of the SSD performance over time.
• Support for booting from an SSD in the hub's M.2 slot.
Other features:
• Possibility to connect your device while running thanks to the Hot Plug support.
• Full Plug and Play support.
• Standby mode support.
• Power supply via USB bus - USB bus power.
• Power supply via PD charger (not included).
• The aluminum cover of the M.2 slot helps to better dissipate heat. Higher surface hub temperature is not a problem - the heat generated by the hub and M.2 disk operation is better dissipated and transferred to the surroundings.
• The blue LED indicates with constant light the hub connection to the computer.
• High quality shielded cable ensures fast communication speed and minimal unwanted interference.
• Dimensions 32 x 110 x 100 mm (H x W x D).
• Weight 213 g (incl. cable).
• USB-C cable 65 cm long for connecting the hub to a laptop.
Supported operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows 10 / 11, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Linux, Chrome OS and Android.
• Compatibility depends on the operating system and device manufacturer support.
• DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) is only supported in updated OS and also depends on support from device (notebook, tablet, phone).
• Graphics card drivers may also affect the correct operation of the product. We recommend downloading the latest version of drivers.
Package contains:
• USB-C hub with fixed 65 cm long cable,
• passive heatsink,
• 2 pcs thermal conductive pads,
• multilingual manual CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / NL / PL / PT / RO / SK / SWE / UA / BG / CN / TR / ARA,
• packed in a cardboard box.
- USB-C hub with fixed 65 cm long cable
- passive heatsink
- 2 pcs thermal conductive pads
- multilingual manual
- packed in a cardboard box
- multilingual manual CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / NL / PL / PT / RO / SK / SWE / UA / BG / CN / TR / ARA
- cardboard box
- package dimensions 160 x 160 x 40 cm
- weight of 1 pc package 400 g
- EAN 8595247908438
- number of pieces in the box: 20
- total weight of the box: 9 kg G.W.
- box dimensions: 20 x 35 x 45 cm
HMC-UFO - multilingual manual CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / NL / PL / PT / RO / SK / SWE / UA / BG / CN / TR / ARA
A): If the network card is not displayed in "Device Manager", a USB port (or a PCIe slot in the event of an internal network card) may be malfunctioning.
B): Try plugging the network card into another USB port (or another PCIe slot on the PC motherboard in the event of an internal network card, or temporarily disconnect all other PCIe cards). The network card should be detected and you should be prompted to install the drivers. If the problem persists, plug the network card into the USB port (PCIe slot) of another computer to verify its functionality.
A): By initializing the disk, you can set the mode in which the hard disk will work.
B): You can use the partition with the master boot record (MBR) or the GUID partition table (GPT). For disk up to 2TB, use the MBR option, we recommend selecting GPT on a larger disk than 2TB. Subsequently, the initialized disk should be formatted.
A): If this happens, it means that the Windows operating system did not assign a drive letter to the new storage device.
B): If the drive letter is not assigned, open "Disk Management", right-click on the desired drive and manually assign the drive letter. If the drive letter can not be assigned to the disk, it is possible that the disk is formatted as "dynamic". If you want to keep disk data, connect it to the original device and make a backup of the disk. Then convert it to a normal disk, initialize it to MBR (or GPT, see other points), and then perform Low Level Format (e.g. using the Low Level Format Tool)
A): The newly purchased disk must be initialized before first use.
B): If the new disk is not initialized automatically, open "Disk Management", right-click on the desired disk and initialize it.
A): The necessary drivers are already included in all operating systems and install completely automatically, and no additional drivers are needed.
B): Plug the USB hub into another USB port (on the back of the computer where the USB ports are integrated directly into the motherboard). It should re-detect the USB hub and reinstall the drivers. Alternatively, try replacing the USB cable. The obsolete driver of the USB controller could also cause problems. Manufacturers of USB 3.0 chipsets often issue new versions of drivers to improve compatibility with different devices. If the problem with the USB bub persists, plug it into the USB port of another computer to verify its functionality.
A): Drivers are included with operating systems and are installed completely automatically. The card reader is detected as a standard storage device, such as a USB flash disk, no other drivers are available.
B): No other drivers need to be installed and are not even available. If you continue to have problems with your reader, check out more tips that can help you troubleshoot problems.
A): If the card reader is not displayed in "Device Manager," there may be a USB port (or a 20-pin USB 3.0 connector on the PC motherboard in the case of an internal reader) malfunction.
B): Try plugging the reader into another USB port (or another 20-pin USB 3.0 connector on the PC motherboard, if available, in the case of an internal reader). The card reader should be detected and the drivers loaded automatically. If this does not solve the problem, try checking the USB controller status in "Device Manager" in the "USB Drivers" section. If the problem persists, plug the card reader into the USB port of another computer to verify its functionality.
A): If this happens, it means that the operating system failed to get the necessary information to install the drivers.
B): The cause may be a defective USB cable or damaged device. Another option is to remove the record of the connected USB device using "USBDeview". After connecting the reader, the drivers should be reloaded. If the problem is caused by a driver error, the problem should be eliminated. If the problem persists, plug the card reader into the USB port of another computer to verify its functionality.
A): If this happens, it means that the operating system failed to get the necessary information to install the drivers.
B): The cause may be a defective USB extension cable or damaged device. If the problem persists, plug the network card into the PCIe slot of another computer to verify its functionality.
A): If this happens, it means that the operating system failed to get the necessary information to install the drivers.
B): The cause may be a defective USB extension cable or damaged device. If the problem persists, plug the network card into the USB port of another computer to verify its functionality.
A): If this happens, it means that the Windows operating system did not assign a drive letter to the new storage device.
B): If the drive letter is not assigned, open "Disk Management", right-click on the desired drive and manually assign the drive letter. Another option is that the correct formatting of the memory card is not performed. Format the card in "Disk Management" or in the device on which you are using the card (for example, the camera).
A): In the vast majority of cases, the USB hub can handle connection of one 2.5" external box. If more external boxes are connected, a higher current is needed that ordinary USB cannot deliver.
B): In this case, an auxiliary power supply is required. Use a USB hub with auxiliary power supply.
A): Before connecting the USB network card to an Android device (tablet), you first need to verify with the device manufacturer whether the device supports the Ethernet network feature and also whether the USB network card drivers are included in your specific ANDROID ROM installation.
B): Use a USB connector with OTG support to connect the USB network card to your tablet. If the device (tablet) is equipped with a Mini USB or Micro USB connector, use an OTG reduction or cable to connect it.
A): By initializing the disk, you can set the mode in which the hard disk will work
B): You can use the partition with the master boot record (MBR) or the GUID partition table (GPT). For disk up to 2TB, use the MBR option, we recommend selecting GPT on a larger disk than 2TB. Subsequently, the initialized disk should be formatted.
A): You can use a passive USB cable to connect a USB hub to your computer. However, with longer cables the USB hub may not work reliably.
B): In this case, we recommend using an active extension USB repeater cable, such as AXAGON ADR-205 or ADR-210.
A): The sound interference is probably caused by the wireless mouse transmitter.
B): We recommend placing the mouse transmitter as far away from the sound card as possible (preferably on the opposite side of the computer – connect the transmitter to a USB port on the front panel of the PC and the sound card to a USB port on the back panel – use a USB extension cable if necessary). In the case of a laptop, place one device on each side.
A): The problem could be a lack of resources, check (when a problem occurs) the processor load and operating memory filling in "Task Manager".
B): If the CPU usage is 100% or memory is full, you need to find out what causes this situation. Another option is to connect a sound card to another computer to verify that the sound card is not damaged.
A): You probably have allowed to listen to the microphone in Microphone Properties.
B): To disable this feature, follow these steps: Start -> Control Panels -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound -> Recording -> Microphone (USB Sound Device) -> Properties -> Listen -> Listen to this device - uncheck this box and confirm with "Apply".
A): Yes, it is possible to play two different tracks simultaneously on one computer.
B): This is primarily a software matter, requiring a player that supports redirecting sound to a different audio output than the one set as the “default” in the operating system. Such functionality is supported, for example, by VLC media player.
In the ACTIVE profile, set the hard drive sleep time for battery and mains power to 0 minutes / Never.
A) Path in Windows 10: Settings > System > Power & Sleep > Additional power settings > in the ACTIVE profile Change Schema Settings> Change advanced power settings > Hard drive > Turn off hard disk after
B) Path in Windows 11: Search for: Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > in the ACTIVE profile Change Schema Settings> Change advanced power settings > Hard disk > Turn off hard disk after.
You need to set the function of the headphone buttons to track skipping/playback control.
A) Example setting for Xiaomi phones (HyperOS overlay):
1st option:
In the notification bar, when headphones are connected, Audio playback via USB > click > Change headphone buttons to Playback control.
2nd option:
Settings > Sounds & Vibration > Sound effects > Change headphone buttons to Playback control.
B) Example setting for Xiaomi phones (MIUI overlay): Settings > Sounds & Vibration > Headphones > Change headphone buttons to Playback – back/next.
The keyboard is set to Apple mode. Switch it using Fn+S (mode for Windows and Android).
The keyboard is set to Windows mode. Switch it with Fn+A (Apple mode).
A: Check if the USB-C in the device supports video output.
B: Leave the HUB connected to the device and turn off the HUB via the ON/OFF button. Wait 5 seconds and then turn it back on with the ON/OFF button.
A: Check if your charger and device support the Power Delivery protocol and if the charger has sufficient power.
B: Leave the HUB connected to the device and turn off the HUB via the ON/OFF button. Wait 5 seconds and then turn it back on with the ON/OFF button.