The Ashton Bentley BX Breakout Hub Kit turns one USB-C laptop connection into HDMI, gigabit network, and three USB ports, with a 100W charging supply and a locking USB-C cable in the box.
The BX is a professional alternative to proprietary USB-C docks. It mounts under a desk, table, or lectern and connects a guest laptop to a display, a video bar or camera, and the building network. It works with Mac and Windows laptops without drivers.
This is the US power version of the kit. The hub is powered by the laptop or by the included charging supply, and its USB 3.0 ports use dynamic 5V switching so video bars reset when a laptop is unplugged.
Ashton Bentley BX Breakout Hub Features
- Single USB-C connection to the laptop. One locking USB-C cable carries video, gigabit network, USB data, and charging between the laptop and the hub. Guests plug in one cable instead of juggling a dock, and the hub can sit under the table away from the laptop.
- Screw-in locking USB-C cable included. The kit's locking USB-C cable screws into the hub's front USB-C retractor port so a tug on the cable does not drop the meeting. It is also longer than most USB-C cables, which lets the hub sit under the table or inside a lectern.
- 100W charging power supply in the kit. The BX USB-C Charging PSU (100W) powers the hub and its peripherals and charges the connected laptop over USB-C PD. Charging reaches 100W with the locking cable, and a fixing position on the back plate holds the supply neatly.
- HDMI output for the room display. The HDMI port has a locking connector for a display or projector. The BX manual lists HDMI 1.4 at up to 4K at 30 Hz, so plan on 1080p or 4K30 content. The optional 2.8 m locking HDMI cable is sold separately.
- Gigabit Ethernet pass-through. An RJ45 port gives the laptop a wired network connection through the same USB-C cable, at speeds up to 1 Gbps. This suits shared rooms where guests need a stable connection for conferencing instead of relying on Wi-Fi.
- Three USB-A ports for room peripherals. Two USB 3.0 ports (5 Gbps) are meant for video bars and cameras, and one USB 2.0 port (480 Mbps) suits speakerphones or microphones. Each port supplies 5V at 0.9A, which covers typical conferencing peripherals.
- Dynamic 5V switching on both USB 3.0 ports. The hub drops 5V on the two USB 3.0 ports when the laptop is unplugged. This lets a video bar leave device mode so it does not lock up for the next user. The USB 2.0 port keeps its 5V and has no switching.
- Bus-powered or self-powered operation. With the supply connected, the hub runs from it and charges the laptop. Without it, the hub is powered by the connected laptop, using about 3W excluding attached USB devices. The metal enclosure is black and mounts under a desk or table.
Where the BX Breakout Hub Fits
Huddle and meeting rooms: Connect a video bar, display, and network to the hub under the table so guests plug in one USB-C cable for video, audio, network, and power.
Lecterns and presentation rooms: Mount the compact metal hub inside a lectern to give presenters HDMI output and charging without exposed adapters.
BYOD conferencing rooms: Dynamic 5V switching lets a Teams or Zoom video bar reset when each laptop is unplugged, so the next user connects without a power cycle.
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Ashton Bentley BX Breakout Hub Specifications
- Model: 100-00038-US (BX Breakout Hub Kit, US power; brochure part no. 100-00038)
- Function: USB-C breakout hub with charging supply for BYOD laptop connectivity
- Inputs: 1 x USB-C (locking retractor port), 1 x USB-C power input for the charging PSU
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI (locking), 1 x RJ45 Ethernet up to 1 Gbps, 2 x USB 3.0 with 5V switching, 1 x USB 2.0 without switching
- HDMI: HDMI 1.4, up to 4K at 30 Hz
- USB power: 5V at 0.9A per USB port
- Charging: Up to 100W USB-C PD with the included charging PSU and the locking USB-C cable
- Power supply: Powered by the connected laptop or by the charging PSU
- Power consumption: 3W, excluding connected USB devices
- ESD protection: Human body model, ±8kV air-gap and ±4kV contact
- Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
- Storage temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
- Relative humidity: 20 to 90% RH, non-condensing
- Housing: Black metal enclosure
- Hub dimensions: 11.1 x 6.5 x 1.5 in (282 x 164 x 37 mm)
- Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg, kit)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Breakout Hub
- 1 x Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Charging PSU (100W)
- 1 x Ashton Bentley Locking USB-C Cable
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BX USB-C Breakout Hub Manual (PDF)
BX USB-C Breakout Hub Product Overview (PDF)
Need help with a manual? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and we'll email it to you.
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Does the BX Breakout Hub Kit include the charging power supply?
Yes. The 100-00038-US kit includes the BX USB-C Hub, the BX USB-C Charging PSU (100W), and a locking USB-C cable, per the Ashton Bentley X-Range brochure.
What HDMI resolution does the BX output?
The BX manual lists an HDMI 1.4 output up to 4K at 30 Hz. Ashton Bentley's X-Range brochure mentions 4K at 50/60 Hz, so confirm with Ashton Bentley if you need 4K60 for your display.
Does the BX need drivers?
No. The BX is configured and ready to use out of the box, with no drivers or settings. The X-Range brochure lists it as working with Mac or Windows laptops.
Can the BX charge my laptop?
Yes, with the supplied charging PSU connected. The hub supplies up to 100W over USB-C when used with the locking USB-C cable. Check your laptop's charging requirement, because other cables may permit less power.
What is dynamic USB 5V switching?
It is a feature on the two USB 3.0 ports that turns off 5V when the laptop is unplugged. A connected video bar then leaves device mode and works properly when the next laptop connects. The USB 2.0 port does not have it.
How many USB ports does the BX have, and how fast are they?
The BX has three USB-A ports. Two are USB 3.0 at up to 5 Gbps with 5V switching, and one is USB 2.0 at up to 480 Mbps. Each supplies 5V at 0.9A.
Can the BX run without the power supply?
Yes. The laptop powers the hub and its peripherals over the USB-C connection. The PSU is needed to charge the laptop, and without it the USB 2.0 port loses 5V when the laptop is disconnected.
Is this kit the same as the BX hub on its own?
No. The hub alone is part number 900-00466. This 100-00038-US kit adds the 100W charging PSU and a locking USB-C cable, and it is the version with US power.
What warranty comes with the Ashton Bentley BX kit?
Ashton Bentley's warranty agreement gives 3 years of standard cover. For claim details, call HDTV Supply at 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
Will the BX work with a video bar?
Yes. The BX is designed for video bars and cameras on its USB 3.0 ports, with HDMI for a display and a network port for the building network. Ashton Bentley's manual shows video bar and separate camera and audio layouts.
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley BX Breakout Hub Kit today?
HDTV Supply supplies USB-C breakout hubs for conference rooms, huddle spaces, lecterns, classrooms, and corporate AV installations.
The BX connects USB-C laptops to HDMI displays, USB video bars and cameras, USB audio devices, and wired Ethernet. It works with Mac and Windows laptops without drivers, and Ashton Bentley lists video bar layouts for Teams and Zoom rooms.
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley BX Breakout Hub Kit today?
This Ashton Bentley BX Breakout Hub Kit includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
