The Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Breakout Hub turns a single USB-C laptop connection into an HDMI display output, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and three USB-A ports for a camera, speakerphone, or video bar.
The BX is a professional replacement for proprietary USB-C docks in meeting rooms and huddle spaces. It sits in a metal enclosure on a back plate that fixes under a table, desk, or inside a cabinet, so guests plug in one cable and the room equipment is ready.
The hub draws power from the connected laptop, or from the optional Ashton Bentley BX/VX USB-C Charging PSU, which also charges the laptop with up to 100W of USB-C power delivery. It needs no drivers or configuration.
Ashton Bentley BX Features
- One USB-C cable to the whole room. A single locking USB-C connection carries video, network, USB data, and power between the laptop and the BX. Guests connect once and get the display, the camera, the audio device, and the wired network without hunting for adapters.
- HDMI output up to 4K at 30Hz. The locking HDMI output is HDMI 1.4 and drives a room display at up to 3840 x 2160 at 30Hz. That suits presentations and conferencing, but it is not meant for 4K60 content, which the HDMI 1.4 limit rules out.
- Gigabit wired Ethernet for the laptop. The RJ45 port supports speeds up to 1Gbps and gives the connected laptop a wired building-network link. Use it for stable video calls and large file transfers in rooms where Wi-Fi is crowded or restricted.
- Two USB 3.0 ports with dynamic 5V switching. Each USB 3.0 port runs up to 5Gbps at 5V and 0.9A, and its power turns off when the laptop is unplugged. Video bars and cameras then drop out of device mode instead of locking up when the next guest connects.
- One USB 2.0 port for audio peripherals. The USB 2.0 port supports up to 480Mbps at 5V and 0.9A, which suits a loudspeaker or microphone. It does not have 5V switching, so it keeps its power after the laptop disconnects. With the optional PSU fitted, the port stays powered.
- Optional 100W laptop charging. Add the Ashton Bentley BX/VX USB-C Charging PSU and the BX powers itself and its peripherals while charging the laptop with USB-C PD up to 100W. Charge rate depends on the cable, so Ashton Bentley recommends its 2.5m Locking USB-C Input Cable.
- Locking connectors prevent accidental disconnects. The USB-C input is designed for the Ashton Bentley USB-C Retractor or the 2.5m Locking USB-C Input Cable, and the HDMI output locks too. Screw-in connectors keep cables seated when a table is bumped or a guest tugs the lead.
- Metal enclosure on an under-table back plate. The black metal housing measures 282 x 164 x 37mm (11.1 x 6.5 x 1.5 in) and mounts under furniture or inside cabinets, keeping cables tidy. The optional PSU attaches to the same plate with cable ties or bands.
Where the BX Fits
Huddle rooms and meeting rooms: Guests connect a laptop with one cable and share to the room display while the room camera and audio device stay connected.
BYOD video bars: The two switched USB 3.0 ports let a video bar return to normal mode when a laptop leaves, so the next user connects cleanly.
Video conferencing separates: Connect a USB camera and a USB speakerphone to the BX and run Teams, Zoom, or Webex from the guest laptop.
Hot-desk and boardroom tables: Mount the hub under the table and bring one locking cable to the seating position in place of a consumer dock.
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Ashton Bentley BX Specifications
- Model: 900-00466
- Product: BX USB-C Breakout Hub
- Input: 1 x USB-C (locking, laptop video, network, USB, and power)
- Power input: 1 x USB-C PD for the optional BX/VX USB-C Charging PSU (100W)
- HDMI output: 1 x HDMI (locking), HDMI 1.4, up to 4K at 30Hz
- Network: 1 x RJ45 Ethernet, up to 1Gbps
- USB 3.0: 2 x USB-A, up to 5Gbps, 5V at 0.9A each, with 5V power switching
- USB 2.0: 1 x USB-A, up to 480Mbps, 5V at 0.9A, without 5V power switching
- Power: Powered by the connected laptop or the optional USB-C PD power supply
- Power consumption: 3W, excluding connected USB devices
- ESD protection: Human body model, 8kV air-gap and 4kV contact discharge
- 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, no condensation
- Housing: Black metal enclosure on a mounting back plate
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 6.5 x 1.5 in (282 x 164 x 37mm)
- Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Breakout Hub
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BX USB-C Breakout Hub Manual (PDF)
BX USB-C Breakout Hub Product Overview (PDF)
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Breakout Hub today?
Does the BX USB-C Breakout Hub output 4K video?
Yes. The HDMI output is HDMI 1.4 and supports up to 4K at 30Hz. It does not support 4K at 60Hz.
What ports does the BX have?
The BX has one locking USB-C input for the laptop, one locking HDMI output, one Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port, two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and one USB-C power port for the optional charging PSU.
Does the BX charge my laptop?
Yes, with the optional Ashton Bentley BX/VX USB-C Charging PSU (100W) fitted. Without the PSU, the laptop powers the BX and its peripherals instead. Charging speed depends on the USB-C cable quality and length.
What does dynamic USB 5V switching do?
Yes, it helps video bars and cameras. When the laptop is unplugged, the 5V on both USB 3.0 ports turns off so connected devices leave device mode and detect the next laptop. The USB 2.0 port does not switch.
Do I need drivers or setup for the BX?
No. The BX is fully configured and ready to use out of the box, and it needs no drivers or additional configuration.
How fast is the Ethernet port?
Yes, it is a Gigabit port. The RJ45 Ethernet port on the BX supports speeds up to 1Gbps and gives the connected laptop a wired network connection.
Can I mount the BX under a table?
Yes. The BX is housed on a back plate designed for mounting under furniture or inside cabinets. The optional charging PSU can be attached to the same plate with cable ties or bands.
Is the charging power supply included with the BX 900-00466?
No. The only item listed in the box is the BX USB-C Breakout Hub unit. The BX/VX USB-C Charging PSU (100W) and the Ashton Bentley locking cables are optional accessories sold separately.
Which cables should I use with the BX?
Yes, Ashton Bentley recommends its own locking cables. These are the 2.5m Locking USB-C Input Cable or the USB-C Retractor for the laptop, and the 2.8m Locking HDMI Cable for the display. Both screw-in connectors prevent accidental disconnection.
What warranty covers the BX USB-C Breakout Hub?
Yes, it is covered. Ashton Bentley provides a 3-year standard manufacturer warranty under its Warranty Agreement. For questions, call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Breakout Hub today?
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The BX connects to USB-C laptops and outputs HDMI 1.4 up to 4K at 30Hz, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and USB 2.0 for cameras, video bars, and audio devices. Charging uses USB-C PD with the optional 100W PSU.
Why not buy this Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Breakout Hub today?
This Ashton Bentley BX USB-C Breakout Hub includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
