Easily speed up your workflow with 10GbE, the fastest copper speeds available, through a simple USB4 or Thunderbolt connection.

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.

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

Product
Product id	1013647
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	USB4-10GBE-ETHERNET
EAN/UPC code	065030911375
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Technical details
Compliance certificates	RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	USB
Interface	Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Network
Maximum data transfer rate	40000 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000, 2500, 5000, 10000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10GBase-T
Wake-on-LAN ready	Y
Auto MDIX IEEE	Y
Auto-negotiation	Y
Jumbo frames support	Y
Design
Internal	N
Component for	Notebook
Product colour	Grey
LED indicators	Y
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	50000 uur
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 procent
Packaging content
Quick installation guide	Y
Packaging data
Package width	170 mm
Package depth	134 mm
Package height	74 mm
Package weight	110 g
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Weight & dimensions
Width	75 mm
Depth	108.5 mm
Height	28.5 mm
Weight	520 g
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	395 mm
Master (outer) case length	358 mm
Master (outer) case height	313 mm
Quantity per master (outer) case	20 stuk(s)
Other features
Jumbo frames	9000
Cable length	0.5 m