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Microconnect MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s vs StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:PCI Express
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:USB
  • Internal
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:Yes
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:No
  • Weight
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:88 g
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:50 g
  • Package width
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:176 mm
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:220 mm
  • Package depth
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:128 mm
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:155 mm
  • Package height
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:34 mm
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:56 mm
  • Package weight
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:98 g
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:340 g

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Comparison of MC-DR8169, HB30C3A1GE
57 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Networkidentical
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BaseT(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
ChipsetDiffersRealtek 8169Genesys Logic - GL3522, ASIX - AX88179
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, Link
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, TAA
Poweridentical
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 mm
WeightDiffers88 g50 g
Packaging data4 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, NA, UK
Package widthDiffers176 mm220 mm
Package depthDiffers128 mm155 mm
Package heightDiffers34 mm56 mm
Package weightDiffers98 g340 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source459 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source309 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 m
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType H

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