USB powered hub question

[paulg]

Now for something completely different....
We use a USB hub (powered) for a musical instrument (Hauptwerk organ).
In this powered hub we require a minimum of eight USB sockets to accommodate the various gear.
However, the USB sockets on all the hubs we have used to date secure the plugs by friction only. Jarring the plugs, sometimes by merely playing the instrument causes strange symptoms, probably due to noise on the line or data loss.
QUESTION: Does anyone know of a USB hub, powered, that has some method to securely hold each plug in place so they do not move therefore reducing chances of data loss?
Thanks for any ideas!!

 

[thomasortega]

Hummmmm.... Zip ties?

 

[chachp]

Tape it down?

 

<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Are they plugged and unplugged frequently?  You could anchor down the hub and each cord so it won't get pulled out using tape or could you rig up something like this?</span>

 

<span style="font-family: helvetica;">https://www.amazon.com/Jerkstopper-...3196ZJZKN3A&psc=1&refRID=VXGM4AWT43196ZJZKN3A </span>

 

[whatsername]

For a cheap solution, velcro cable management strips might help. For an expensive solution, a USB hub with locking ports and cables.

SeaI/O Optically Isolated 7-Port USB Hub

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www.sealevel.com

 

[paulg]

Thank you!

Perfect! All suggestions are great but I did not know about the locking port-type hub.
Big thanks for your efforts and advice! I learned something new today.

 

[kb0nes]

If a jiggle of the connector causes the connection to drop a spritz of DeOxit D5 might fix that issue, it works wonders on connection resistance issues.

But here is the real solution, and far less costly than the other option above even with the custom cords

https://www.usbgear.com/screw-lock-usb.html

 

[tomturbomatic]

Leave it to Phil to have the most state-of the-art equipment suggestion.