Just a bit of a dumb question ...
Do these devices need to be plugged in directly into the USB port/hub, or could you use an USB extension from the hub to the device?
Something like this: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LokSaverCable
TIA.
You can use them with USB extensions. I'm using usb extensions to put a little space between mine, they still hash well. I'm using ones from monoprice.com. They can be had for pretty cheap through them.