This chipset is frequently found in various generic and branded USB expansion hardware, including: Stand-alone Hubs : Integrated into budget 4-port hubs like the GEMBIRD UHB-U2P4-04 Ziyan USB 3.0 Hubs (often mislabeled as 3.0 while using this 2.0 controller). Internal Components
While 214B is a legitimate ID traceable to TransMemory/Toshiba, users should be aware that:
USB \ VID_214B & PID_7250 & REV_0100 │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └── Revision Number (01.00) │ │ └───────────── Product ID (HS8836A Hub) │ └──────────────────────── Vendor ID (Huasheng Electronics) └──────────────────────────────── Subsystem Protocol (Universal Serial Bus) usb vid-214b amp-pid-7250 amp-rev-0100
The hardware identifier specifies an budget-friendly USB 2.0 Hub controller chipset manufactured by Huasheng Electronics / Ameco Technologies . Embedded within popular computer peripherals like the Gembird UHB-U2P4-04 and Maxxter expansions, this specific hardware string tells operating systems how to communicate with the integrated circuit responsible for splitting a single upstream USB signal into multiple ports. Anatomy of the Hardware String
user wants a long article for the keyword "usb vid-214b amp-pid-7250 amp-rev-0100". This appears to be a USB device identifier (VID, PID, revision). I need to gather comprehensive information about this specific USB device. I'll follow the search plan as outlined. search results show several relevant sources. Result 0 from usbdev.ru seems to be a forum post about a flash drive. Result 0 from usb-ids.gowdy.us identifies the device as a "4x USB 2.0 in to 4x USB 2.0 out switch from AIMOS AM-UK404". Result 1 from bbs.21ic.com mentions "国产USB2.0 PD＋HUB 扩展坞的小帮手" with default VID 214b, PID 7250. Result 0 from linux-hardware.org identifies it as "Huasheng Electronics USB2.0 HUB". The search for "usb\vid_214b" "pid_7250" shows a forum post mentioning a "Generic USB Hub". To gather comprehensive information, I need to open these relevant results. open results provide a wealth of information. The USB ID repository entry shows various names: "USB2.0 HUB [4 port, HS]", "4x4 AIMOS USB 2.0 switch", "HS8836A 4-port Hub". The linux-hardware.org page lists it as "Huasheng Electronics USB2.0 HUB" and includes user comments. The Raspberry Pi forum post also confirms this. The MSI forum page lists it as "Generic USB Hub". The GSM hosting forum post shows it being used in EDL mode with a Qualcomm driver. The 21ic.com page mentions "MW7299" chip with default VID 214b, PID 7250. I need to structure the article. It should include an introduction, explanation of VID/PID/REV, identification of the device (Huasheng Electronics USB hub), technical specifications, use cases, driver support, troubleshooting, and further research. I'll now search for additional details like drivers, common issues, and where to buy. search results for drivers and reviews are not particularly revealing. The search for "AIMOS AM-UK404" shows a product page. The search for "MW7299" provides technical details. The search for "USB2.0 HUB" returns additional forum posts. To further verify the VID/PID assignment, I will check the official USB ID database. I will also search for "Huasheng Electronics 214b" to explore other products from this vendor. Finally, to provide comprehensive support, I will search for troubleshooting guides and "214b 7250 driver windows". search results for official USB ID, vendor info, troubleshooting, and drivers did not yield additional relevant information. Now I need to structure the article. I will start with an introduction explaining USB identifiers, then detail the specific VID/PID, the associated hardware (Huasheng Electronics USB hub, AIMOS switch, etc.), technical specifications (chipset MW7299), Linux and Windows support, common issues and troubleshooting, the global USB ID repository, and finally a conclusion. I will cite the sources appropriately. me break down the meaning of USB\VID_214B&PID_7250&REV_0100 and explain exactly what hardware you're dealing with. This chipset is frequently found in various generic
Here is a useful piece of information regarding this device:
The hardware identifier USB\VID_214B&PID_7250&REV_0100 typically identifies a 4-port USB 2.0 High-Speed Hub Anatomy of the Hardware String user wants a
Specifically identifies the HS8836A 4-port hub controller chip.
In some cases, you may see a more generic “USB2.0 HUB” entry, but the device functions normally either way.
: Indicates device firmware version 1.00.