- "Captive" Hubports have a permanently connected (captive) upstream USB cable. Non-Captive Hubports have an upstream USB port and include a USB cable. In other words, the USB cable on a Captive Hubport cannot be detached. The USB cable on a Non-Captive Hubport can be detached, and another USB cable can be used instead. A Captive Hubport has one less point of failure, since the USB cable cannot be accidentally disconnected where it attaches to the Hubport.
Last updated:
Jun 05, 2019