Turn a USB Type-C port on your laptop into three USB Type-A ports (5Gbps) and one GbE port<br/><br/>Here’s a must-have accessory for your USB-C™ equipped MacBook Pro, Chromebook™ or laptop. This USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub merges your USB peripheral and RJ45 network connections into a single combination hub. It gives you two vital connection types, with Ethernet and USB Type-A, which are often missing from modern laptops.<br/><br/>Easily connect to your network and peripherals through USB-C<br/><br/>This 3-port USB hub features an easy-to-use USB-C connector. USB Type-C connectors are easier to insert than past generations. They're small and reversible, and you can connect the plug with either side facing up.<br/><br/>Merges two vital port types into one stylish hub<br/><br/>If your MacBook or laptop is missing the ports you need, this hub can help. known as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The versatile USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub gives you access to not only your USB peripheral devices but also a wired internet connection. It offers a Gigabit Ethernet port, so you can connect to a network in locations where Wi-Fi® is unreliable or unavailable.<br/><br/>The stylish USB hub features an attractive white finish.<br/><br/>Rugged, portable, and bus powered<br/><br/>The hub features a rugged yet lightweight housing, so there’s no need to sacrifice dependability for portability. Its USB-powered design means you don’t need to carry a separate power adapter, so you can tuck the USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub neatly into your travel bag.<br/><br/>This hub is perfect for travel, and it takes up minimal space on a desk, so you can use it in hot-desk or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments.<br/><br/>Built-in cable eliminates aggravation<br/><br/>The hub’s built-in USB-C cable makes connections easy, and you don’t need to carry a separate cable to attach the hub to your laptop.<br/><br/>The HB30C3A1GEA is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Technical specifications
Ports & interfaces
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
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| Host interface | USB |
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| Interface | Ethernet |
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| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
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| USB ports quantity | 3 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity | 3 |
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| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
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Network
| Maximum data transfer rate | 1000 Mbit/s |
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| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
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| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
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| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
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| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
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| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
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| Full duplex | Yes |
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| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
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| Auto-negotiation | Yes |
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| Jumbo frames | 9000 |
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| VLAN tagging | Yes |
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Design
| Product colour | White |
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| Internal | No |
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| Chipset | VIA/VLI - VL812, Realtek - RTL8153 |
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| Hot-swap | Yes |
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| Hot-Plug support | Yes |
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| Plug and Play | Yes |
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| Certification | CE, FCC |
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Power
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
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Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 °C |
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| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 °C |
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| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width | 41 mm |
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| Depth | 78 mm |
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| Height | 15 mm |
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| Weight | 36 g |
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Technical details
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
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