X50 - what are the USB ports for?

[Knigget]

Hi

I'm looking into the X50 and cannot find anything conclusive as to what the USB-A and USB-C sockets on the rear of the X50 are used for.

I'm particularly interested because our conference room cable lengths for both of the above cables (if I need both of them) will be approx. 10metres.

My guess is that the USB-C is for newer laptops so we can use the X50 camera, mic and connected screen all using the one cable.

My guess is that the USB-A is for older laptops without USB-C and to be used in conjunction with the X50 HDMI input (HDMI cable required).

Any help would be greatly appreciated

[SteffenBaierUK]

Hello @Knigget ,

Welcome to the Poly Community.

From Page 1 of the Poly Studio X50 Setup Sheet >here<

• USB-C for BYOD mode aka Studio X becomes a USB Speaker, Microphone and camera can be used by the connected PC or Mac
• USB-A for either a USB Touch screen and or mouse/USB Keyboard. Or a USB Stick for Logs or Software updates
• HDMI in to use the Poly Studio X as a PC/Mac screen

Please check the USB specifications found via popular search engines regarding the supported cable length.

The best and quickest way forward is to contact our Support organization as the community is run by volunteers only.

Please ensure to provide some feedback if this reply has helped you so other users can profit from your experience.

Best Regards

Steffen Baier

[Knigget]

Hi @Steffen

Thanks for that - in the diagram you posted a link to it shows a USB-C going into the X50 but a USB-A going into the laptop.. I would have expected a USB-C to USB-C or is it either or?

Thanks in advance

[SteffenBaierUK]

Hello @Knigget 

I believe the cable that comes in the Box is a USB-C to USB-A USB 2.0 cable

A USB-C USB-C aftermarket cable can be used as well as long as it is within the USB spec in regarding cable length etc.

Best Regards

Steffen Baier