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Apricorn
Aegis Configurator AP-CONFIG-KIT with Ten-Port Hub

A specialized secure-drive provisioning kit that includes a powered ten-port USB hub. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

AP-CONFIG-KIT is worth considering when the job is provisioning compatible Apricorn secure drives. Its included ten-port hub is useful in that workflow, but the software key and supported-drive process—not generic port expansion—define the bundle's main purpose.

Consider it for

An administrator or owner who provisions multiple compatible Apricorn secure drives and wants the hub and configurator software in one kit..

Look elsewhere if

A buyer who only needs a general-purpose USB hub, a verified USB-C host connection, or a port-by-port charging specification.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The official datasheet lists a ten-port hub and 5-amp supply in the kit.
  • The Configurator software is included on a USB key.
  • B&H describes the hub as USB 3.0 Type-A with an up-to-5Gb/s seller claim.

What to weigh up

  • The bundle is specialized for compatible Apricorn secure-drive provisioning.
  • The saved evidence does not name the hub's computer-side connector.
  • Historical ASIN B01N28JLF6 is not mapped to the exact kit.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredAP-CONFIG-KIT
Host connectorComputer-side plug is not identified; B&H calls the bundled downstream hub Type-A
USB 3.x data portsTen USB 3.0 Type-A data ports are described by B&H
InstallationDrive-provisioning bundle includes a USB hub and software key
Hub powerOfficial datasheet lists an included 5-amp supply
Host chargingNo host USB-C PD charging function is documented

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 5, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Choose the kit for its drive-provisioning job

AP-CONFIG-KIT packages a hub with Apricorn's Aegis Configurator software. Apricorn describes a Windows-based workflow for creating profiles and configuring compatible secure drives, and the software is supplied on a USB key. That makes the kit relevant to an administrator preparing multiple protected drives, not necessarily to someone who wants more everyday ports for a keyboard or phone. Confirm that the drives in your workflow are supported before paying for a specialized bundle.

The hub is part of the package, not the whole product

The official datasheet lists a ten-port hub, a 5-amp supply, and a USB cable among the box contents. B&H identifies the included hub as USB 3.0 Type-A and describes an up-to-5Gb/s rate. That gives the kit practical multi-device capacity during provisioning. The speed is a seller specification rather than a measured result, and the saved documentation does not provide a full per-port current table. Do not assume the hub is a high-output charger simply because it has ten sockets.

Check the computer cable and software environment

The saved descriptions mention a USB cable and Type-A downstream ports, but they do not clearly identify the computer-side plug on the hub. Confirm that connector against the workstation you will use. The datasheet's operating-system requirements list specific Windows versions, while a current deployment may need a newer environment. Check Apricorn's current software support for the exact secured drives and Windows version rather than assuming the USB hub alone performs the configuration work.

Use the included power supply for the hub's stated role

Apricorn's datasheet lists a 5-amp supply in the kit, which is meaningful for a ten-port workflow where several drives may be connected. The checked sources do not give a detailed per-port power allocation or describe laptop USB-C PD charging. The supply should therefore be understood as power for the hub and attached provisioning devices, not as a claim that the hub charges a computer or phones at a particular rate. Compare the kit contents on the seller page before ordering.

Search by AP-CONFIG-KIT and verify the package

The official product page identifies AP-CONFIG-KIT, but no source maps frozen ASIN B01N28JLF6 to the kit. This page uses a tagged model search and preserves the ASIN only as a historical clue. On a current result, confirm the Configurator key, hub, supply, USB cable, and supported-drive workflow. Choose the bundle when those pieces save setup effort for compatible Apricorn devices; for ordinary computer peripherals, a simpler hub with a clear host connection and power table is easier to compare.

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Before you buy

Does AP-CONFIG-KIT include a hub?

Yes. Apricorn lists a ten-port hub in the official kit contents.

Is the bundle a general-purpose charging hub?

The saved sources do not document a per-port charging specification.

Is B01N28JLF6 confirmed as AP-CONFIG-KIT?

No. The historical ASIN remains unmapped.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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