StarTech Interface Modules

StarTech Interface Modules upgrade or expand network access and connectivity from a single USB Type‑C® or USB-A port. The range of modules includes multi‑port USB hubs, high‑speed Ethernet adapters, and expansion cards for laptops and desktops. These easy-to-install interface modules support up to 2.5GbE Ethernet over standard Cat5e cables. These StarTech modules are compact and portable, while providing USB 3.2 speeds up to 10Gbps.

Features

  • Upgrades or expands network access and connectivity from a single USB Type‑C or USB-A port with multi‑port USB hubs, high‑speed Ethernet adapters, and expansion cards for laptops and desktops
  • High‑performance data and networking speeds, supporting 5Gbps to 10Gbps USB 3.2
  • Up to 2.5GbE Ethernet over standard Cat5e cables
  • Up to 100W power delivery pass‑through support on certain models allows simultaneous device charging and peripheral connectivity from a single USB‑C port
  • Easy installation and broad compatibility
  • Compact and portable designs with integrated cables and bus‑powered operation for travel, hot‑desks, and space‑constrained workstations
  • Overcurrent protection, EMI shielding, and durable housings
  • Advanced networking features include Wake‑on‑LAN, VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, and PXE support for IT environments

Applications

  • Adding multigigabit Ethernet network connectivity to a laptop or desktop through a USB Type-C/A port
  • Upgrading a PCIe-equipped desktop to USB 5Gbps with 4x USB-A ports
  • Simultaneously transferring large files or editing photos/videos on external storage devices
  • Making hard-to-access USB ports more accessible
  • Separating tightly packed USB ports
  • Connecting a USB solid-state drive (SSD)

Datasheets

Paskelbta: 2026-02-03 | Atnaujinta: 2026-02-05