In Airport Utility, Extreme shows "USB Power" Status

I've connected a powered USB hub to 2 external, self-powered HDDs and plugged it in to the Airport Extreme ( AE ) USB port: neither drive shows up with this configuration; whereas they both do ( respectively ) if plugged in directly ( bypassing the hub ).
A status message on the AE within Airport Utility states that "...a device has been connected that requires more power than this base station can supply..."
Huh? It's a powered hub…
I'm at a loss—could the hub be underpowered or defective?
Jp

could the hub be underpowered or defective?
Yes. Suggest that you try a different brand.

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