What it is
This StarTech.com USB3SMDOCKHV is a travel docking station supporting HDMI or VGA video output along with Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0 connectivity.
Who it's for
It’s intended for users who need to expand laptop ports on the go, especially travelers using USB Type-A equipped laptops wanting reliable video and network connections.
Why it's good
The station connects via USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and offers wired Ethernet with auto MDI/MDI-X and full duplex support. Its compatibility with both HDMI and VGA makes it versatile for displays.
When to choose it
Opt for this dock when your laptop lacks sufficient ports and you require a compact solution for presentations or network access while travelling.
Specifications
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Host interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| Microphone in | No |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Network | |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Performance | |
| UASP support | Yes |
| Maximum digital resolution | 2048 x 1152 pixels |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes |
| Product colour | Black |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Brand compatibility | Any brand |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| Data transfer rate | 5 Gbit/s |
| Certification | CE, FCC, REACH |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Brand compatibility | Any brand |
| Data transfer rate | 5 Gbit/s |
| Cable length | 0.093 m |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Products per master (outer) case | 40 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) case width | 346 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 448 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 309 mm |
| Storage | |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Power | |
| Power source type | USB |
| Software | |
| 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 11, Windows 11 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 82 g |
| Width | 55 mm |
| Depth | 125 mm |
| Height | 17 mm |
| Package weight | 192 g |
| Package width | 167 mm |
| Package depth | 143 mm |
| Package height | 43 mm |
| Design | |
| 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 11, Windows 11 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| Certification | CE, FCC, REACH |
| Packaging data | |
| Package weight | 192 g |
| Package width | 167 mm |
| Package depth | 143 mm |
| Package height | 43 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, REACH |
| Logistics data | |
| Products per master (outer) case | 40 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) case width | 346 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 448 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 309 mm |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Other features | |
| Chipset | DisplayLink - DL-3700 |
| Cable length | 0.093 m |
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