Product comparison · 2 network cards

StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip vs StarTech.com 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 11identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:PCI Express
    • 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub:USB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:2
    • 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub:1
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:20000 Mbit/s
    • 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub:5000 Mbit/s
  • Auto MDIX IEEE
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:No
    • 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub:Yes
  • Jumbo frames
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:15000
    • 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub:9000
  • Internal
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:Yes
    • 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub:No
  • Product colour
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:Black, Stainless steel
    • 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub:Silver, White
  • LED indicators
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:Activity, Speed
    • 3-Port USB Hub with Ethernet, USB-A Ports, Gigabit Ethernet/GbE, USB 5Gbps, Rugged Design, Bus-Powered, Portable Laptop USB 3.0 Hub:Activity, Link, Power

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54 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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)
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers20000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3q, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000BaseT(X)10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Auto MDIX IEEEDiffersNoYes
Full duplexYesYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Jumbo framesDiffers150009000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN taggingYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,1000,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelSilver, White
ChipsetDiffersIntel - X540Genesys Logic - GL3520, Realtek - RTL8153
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, SpeedActivity, Link, Power
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 EnterpriWindows 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, Wind
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 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers20 mm34 mm
DepthDiffers163 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers120 mm18 mm
WeightDiffers160 g75 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers208 mm174 mm
Package depthDiffers147 mm143 mm
Package heightDiffers40 mm32 mm
Package weightDiffers242 g148 g
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthDiffers420 mm505 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers430 mm370 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers308 mm325 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers40 pc(s)60 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Plastic
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.268 m
USB data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 Mbit/s
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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