Insufficient power for USB multi port hub

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Insufficient power for USB multi port hub

Has anyone had this issue? I have tried installing a Dynex 7-port hub (twice - took first one back) and an 4-port D-Link hub. I keep getting an error message that reads:

Low power notice -
The USB device cannot operate because it needs more power than is available.
To correct this problem you can:
1) Plug the device into an electrical outlet if it has a power cord.
2) Unplug the device and plug it into another USB port on your computer or other device that is plugged into a power cord.

This is w/ the hub plugged in (even tried several outlets, several hubs, all three USB ports on my G5). Hardware works fine if plugged into computer direct, can't get anything to work through 3 hubs now. Apple chat room was stumped....anyone?

Posted on Aug 1, 2005 10:24 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 2, 2005 8:07 AM in response to Joel Theut

I had the exact same problem with a Belkins 7-port USB2 hub-- I got the low power message when it was plugged into the PM G5. However it worked perfectly if I plugged it into the USB2 port on my Dell 2005FPW display.

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Answer 2

Aug 30, 2005 7:06 PM in response to Joel Theut

Hi Joel,

I have the exact same problem.
Have you got it resolved yet?
I think all hardware (connected to the USB hug) works fine.
But the warning messages are annoying.

William

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Answer 3

Aug 30, 2005 9:03 PM in response to Joel Theut

I have had the same problem, however, it also works fine.

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Answer 4

Aug 30, 2005 9:13 PM in response to Joel Theut

Hi all,
Just as an observation... I have two 4xUSB hubs daisy chained to my Power Mac running on the USB power, not AC. I have had no problems with them.

Maybe the seven USB hubs draw a lof of power initially promting the warning, but the hardware running from them doesn't draw so much power. It is very unlikely you will have seven different hardware running at the same time, so there should be no real problems if the hardware is functioning.

For Joel, whose hub is not working. You said you had tried three hubs. Are these differently configured hubs or the same type?

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Answer 5

Aug 30, 2005 9:16 PM in response to Silly rabbit

Yes, I also have a 7-port hub, with AC plugged in.
The dvices connedted work fine.
But those warning message...
they cannot be dismissed and are always on of all other windows.

My only solution for now is moving all 4 warning windows to the very bottom of my screen. Still, it bugs the **** out of me...

William

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