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Startech - Network adapter - USB4 / Thunderbolt 5 - 1/2.5/5/10GBase-T x 1 - grey - TAA Compliant

10GbE Network Speeds
Quiet and Compact Design
Included Accessories

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Overview

Range/Series Overview

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This high-performance 10G Ethernet adapter is a robust and durable solution for IT professionals looking to add an RJ45 port to a USB-C enabled computer. It supports multi-gigabit speeds, including 10/5/2.5/1Gbps and 100Mbps Base-T. Additionally, 10GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T/2.5GBASE-T (NBASE-T) capabilities ensure compatibility with modern network switches and access points. Ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks, server maintenance, high-performance storage, or streaming, this adapter is powered by the Marvell AQC107S chipset. It delivers reliable 10GbE performance and supports plug-and-play installation in Windows and macOS environments. Compact and travel-ready, this adapter measures just 4.27x2.9x1.14in (108.5x75x29mm). The aluminum chassis supports passive cooling for silent operation. Built-in LEDs indicate activity and link status at a glance. A detachable 19.6in (50cm) USB-C cable is included to support flexible installation and maintain consistent performance across compatible USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports. This TAA-compliant 10G Ethernet adapter is backed for two years and includes free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical support. Note: Requires PCIe tunneling and may not work on all USB-C systems; USB-only mode is not supported.

Features Summary

10GbE Network Speeds
Ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks, server maintenance, high-performance storage, or streaming, this adapter is powered by the Marvell AQC107S chipset. It delivers reliable 10GbE performance and supports plug-and-play installation in Windows and macOS environments.
Quiet and Compact Design
Compact and travel-ready, this adapter measures just 4.27x2.9x1.14in (108.5x75x29mm). The aluminum chassis supports passive cooling for silent operation. Built-in LEDs indicate activity and link status at a glance.
Included Accessories
A detachable 19.6in (50cm) USB-C cable is included to support flexible installation and maintain consistent performance across compatible USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports. This TAA-compliant 10G Ethernet adapter is backed for two years and includes free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical support. Note: Requires PCIe tunneling and may not work on all USB-C systems; USB-only mode is not supported.

Specification Summary

Product Description

Startech - network adapter - USB4 / Thunderbolt 5 - 1/2.5/5/10GBase-T x 1 - TAA Compliant

Device Type

Network adapter

Form Factor

External

Interface (Bus) Type

USB4 / Thunderbolt 5

Ports

1/2.5/5/10GBase-T x 1

Dimensions (WxDxH)

7.5 cm x 10.85 cm x 2.85 cm

Weight

520 g

Cabling Type

Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 10GBase-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-T, Ethernet 5GBase-T, NBase-T

Data Link Protocol

100Mb LAN, 1GbE, 10GbE, 5GbE, 2.5GbE

Data Transfer Rate

40 Gbps

Capacity

Jumbo frame size: 9000 bytes

Processor

ASMedia / Marvell ASM2464PDX / AQC113-B1

Compliant Standards

IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be

Colour

Grey

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 10 / 11, Apple macOS 14.2 or later

TAA Compliant

Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

2-year warranty

Specifications

EAN / GTIN:

0065030911375

General

Device Type

Network adapter

Form Factor

External

Interface (Bus) Type

USB4 / Thunderbolt 5

Networking

Ports

1/2.5/5/10GBase-T x 1

Connectivity Technology

Wired

Cabling Type

Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 10GBase-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-T, Ethernet 5GBase-T, NBase-T

Data Link Protocol

Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

Data Transfer Rate

40 Gbps

Capacity

Jumbo frame size: 9000 bytes

Status Indicators

Link/activity

Features

Auto-negotiation, WOL, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), USB powered, PXE support, promiscuous mode, aluminium housing, passive cooling

Compliant Standards

IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be

Processor / Memory

Processor

ASMedia / Marvell ASM2464PDX / AQC113-B1

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces

1 x 10GBase-T - RJ-45 - female ¦ 1 x Thunderbolt 5 - 24 pin USB-C - female

Miscellaneous

Cables Included

1 x network adapter (external) ¦ 1 x USB4 cable (external) - 50 cm

MTBF

50,000 hours

Compliant Standards

Plug and Play, RoHS, WEEE, RCM

Colour

Grey

TAA Compliant

Yes

Software / System Requirements

OS Required

Microsoft Windows 10 / 11, Apple macOS 14.2 or later

Dimensions & Weight

Width

7.5 cm

Depth

10.85 cm

Height

2.85 cm

Weight

520 g

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width

17 cm

Shipping Depth

13.4 cm

Shipping Height

7.4 cm

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support

Limited warranty - 2 years

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature

5 °C

Max Operating Temperature

55 °C

Humidity Range Operating

20 - 80% RH

Essential Bundles

Options

Network Cables
	(MMEV934081 - 6ASPAT2MBK) Availability: 50 STARTECH.COM - Startech 2m CAT6A Ethernet Cable, 10 Gigabit Shielded Snagless RJ45 100W PoE Patch Cord, CAT 6A 10GbE STP Network Cable w/Strain Relief, Black, UL Certified Wiring/TIA - Category 6A - 26AWG (6ASPAT2MBK) - patch cable - 2 m - black	€16.90
(MMEV934081 - 6ASPAT2MBK) Availability: 50 STARTECH.COM - Startech 2m CAT6A Ethernet Cable, 10 Gigabit Shielded Snagless RJ45 100W PoE Patch Cord, CAT 6A 10GbE STP Network Cable w/Strain Relief, Black, UL Certified Wiring/TIA - Category 6A - 26AWG (6ASPAT2MBK) - patch cable - 2 m - black
	(MMEV934954 - 6ASPAT5MBL) Availability: 35 STARTECH.COM - Startech 5m CAT6A Ethernet Cable, 10 Gigabit Shielded Snagless RJ45 100W PoE Patch Cord, CAT 6A 10GbE STP Network Cable w/Strain Relief, Blue, UL Certified Wiring/TIA - Category 6A - 26AWG (6ASPAT5MBL) - patch cable - 5 m - blue	€23.46
(MMEV934954 - 6ASPAT5MBL) Availability: 35 STARTECH.COM - Startech 5m CAT6A Ethernet Cable, 10 Gigabit Shielded Snagless RJ45 100W PoE Patch Cord, CAT 6A 10GbE STP Network Cable w/Strain Relief, Blue, UL Certified Wiring/TIA - Category 6A - 26AWG (6ASPAT5MBL) - patch cable - 5 m - blue