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USB 3.0 TYPE-A TO 2.5 GIGABIT

StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB A to Ethernet Adapter - NBASE-T NIC - USB 3.0 Type A 2.5 GbE /1 GbE Multi Speed Gigabit Network - USB 3.1 Laptop to RJ45/LAN - Lenovo X1 Carbon, HP EliteBook/ ZBook, Wired, USB, Ethernet, 5000 Mbit/s, Black, Grey

MSRP

$67.64

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Product identifiers

SKU
US2GA30
UPC
0065030882958
Category
Network Devices

Overview

StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB A to Ethernet Adapter - NBASE-T NIC - USB 3.0 Type A 2.5 GbE /1 GbE Multi Speed Gigabit Network - USB 3.1 Laptop to RJ45/LAN - Lenovo X1 Carbon, HP EliteBook/ ZBook. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: USB, Interface: Ethernet. Maximum data transfer rate: 5000 Mbit/s. Product colour: Black, Grey

Key features

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE: 2.5GbE USB A to Ethernet Adapter allows you to securely connect to high-speed Networks and is backwards compatible with existing Gigabit LANs
  • NBASE-T & 2.5GBASE-T: USB 3.1 Ethernet adapter offers bandwidth for content creators & power users on high performance Laptops/Workstations incl. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Dell XPS HP EliteBook/ZBook
  • TECH SPECS: USB 3.0/3.1 Type-A (5Gbps); 1x RJ45; Multi-Gigabit; 3 Speed 2.5G/1G/100 Mbps auto-negotiation; Realtek RTL8156; NBASE-T/2.5GBASE-T; 9K Jumbo Frame (no longer supported in macOS); WoL; VLAN; Bus-Powered
  • MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH: Leverage NBASE-T w/ USB-A for 2.5 Gb/s speeds over existing Cat 5e Cables w/o the expense of Cat 6A or Fiber; 3 Speed Auto-Negotiation always provides max bandwidth
  • COMPATIBILITY: Supports many OS and Hypervisors incl. Windows 7/8.1/10, Windows Server 2008 R2/2012 R2/2016, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19+, MacOS 10.11 to 11

Specifications

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology
Wired
Host interface
USB
Interface
Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
USB version
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

Network

Maximum data transfer rate
5000 Mbit/s
Networking standards
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Auto MDIX IEEE
Yes
Full duplex
Yes
Jumbo frames support
Yes
Jumbo frames
16000
VLAN tagging
Yes

Design

Component for
PC/Laptop
Product colour
Black, Grey
Internal
No
Chipset
Realtek - RTL8156
LED indicators
Link, Speed
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
10000 h
Certification
CE, FCC, REACH

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supported
Yes
Server operating systems supported
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-10 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 90%

Weight & dimensions

Depth
30 mm
Height
16 mm
Weight
39.7 g

Packaging data

Package width
145 mm
Package depth
175 mm
Package height
30 mm

Technical details

Compliance certificates
RoHS

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code
85176990
Master (outer) case width
435 mm
Master (outer) case length
420 mm
Master (outer) case height
415 mm
Products per master (outer) case
70 pc(s)

Other features

Quick start guide
Yes
Cable length
0.15 m