The U460-003-3AM 3-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hub's built-in USB-C cable connects to your computer, laptop or tablet's USB-C port to give you three external USB-A ports and two memory card slots. Not only does this hub enable you to use Micro SD and SD/MMC cards for external storage with your device, but it allows you to connect a wide range of USB devices, such as flash drives, external hard drives, DVD drives, MP3 players and digital cameras. The U460-003-3AM supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps—ten times faster than USB 2.0. It's backward compatible with previous USB generations, so you can continue using older peripherals while getting maximum high-speed performance from new devices. The compact case fits easily into your backpack, briefcase or laptop bag to power USB-enabled devices wherever you are. No software or drivers are needed. USB Type-C™ and USB-C™ are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum