The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, part number STC USB32000SPT, provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a USB 3.0 pass-through port via a single USB 3.0 connection. This adapter is designed for laptops or Ultrabooks requiring expanded network connectivity without sacrificing an existing USB port. It enables simultaneous connection to two distinct physical networks, utilizing the 5 Gbps bandwidth of USB 3.0 to deliver dedicated gigabit speeds to each RJ45 port. This solution is particularly useful for IT administrators managing dual-homed or multi-homed host systems, or for configuring virtual machines with dedicated network interfaces. The adapter supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, is compatible with IEEE 802.3i/u/ab standards, and includes features such as IPv4/IPv6 packet Checksum Offload Engine (COE) and TCP large send offload to minimize CPU load. It also supports Jumbo Frames, full-duplex operation with 802.3x flow control, and VLAN tagging.
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Type:Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
This adapter is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, and Windows Server versions from 2003 to 2022. It also supports Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.15 Catalina, 11.3 Big Sur, and 13 Ventura, as well as Linux 2.6.25 Torvalds.
The package includes the USB 3.0 to Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC with USB Pass-Through, one driver CD, and one instruction manual.
Yes, the dual USB NIC is suitable for providing dedicated physical network interfaces to virtual machine configurations, making it useful for IT administrators requiring dual-homed or multi-homed host systems.
No, the specifications indicate that this adapter does not have a PoE (RJ-45) Port.
STC USB32000SPT - Startech .com USB 3.0 to Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Pass-Through - USB - 2 Port(s)