StarTech.com · HB30C3A1GEAWhite USB-C Hub with 3 USB-A Ports and Gigabit Ethernet
Add three USB-A 5Gbps ports and wired Gigabit Ethernet to a USB-C laptop with a compact, bus-powered white hub.
3 × USB-AGigabit EthernetUSB 5GbpsBus powered
Built for dependable connectivity
USB and wired networking
Adds three USB-A ports and one RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet connection through a single USB-C host port.
Bus-powered travel design
Requires no separate adapter and uses an attached 14cm USB-C host cable.
Gigabit network functions
Supports 10/100/1000Mbps, Wake-on-LAN, Auto-MDIX, full-duplex flow control, VLAN tagging and 9K jumbo frames.
White compact housing
Lightweight plastic construction complements mobile and desktop work areas.
What to know before you connect
- Requires an available USB-C 5Gbps host port.
- DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery are not supported.
- VLAN tagging is not supported in macOS according to the current StarTech specification.
- USB bandwidth and host-supplied power are shared.
?Australian version with official warranty
Supplied by DeviceDeal and covered by the official StarTech.com 2-year manufacturer warranty in Australia. Keep your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase; coverage is subject to StarTech.com terms, eligibility and product assessment.
Frequently asked questions
What does the StarTech HB30C3A1GEA do?
It combines three USB-A ports and Gigabit Ethernet in a compact white USB-C hub.
What ports does the HB30C3A1GEA provide?
It provides three USB-A 5Gbps ports, one RJ45 port and an attached USB-C host connector.
What is the maximum USB data speed?
It supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds up to 5Gbps, shared across active devices.
How is the HB30C3A1GEA powered?
It is bus powered from the USB-C host and does not require an external adapter.
What systems and hosts are supported?
It supports the Windows, macOS and Linux versions listed by StarTech and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 data ports.
What network limitation applies on macOS?
The current StarTech specification states that VLAN tagging is not supported in macOS; DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery are also not supported.
What is included in the package?
The package includes one white USB 3.0 hub with integrated Gigabit Ethernet.
What warranty applies in Australia?
The Australian-version HB30C3A1GEA supplied by DeviceDeal is covered by a 2-year official StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia, subject to StarTech.com terms and assessment.
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(HB30C3A1GEA)
Features and highlights
USB and wired networking
Adds three USB-A ports and one RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet connection through a single USB-C host port.
Bus-powered travel design
Requires no separate adapter and uses an attached 14cm USB-C host cable.
Gigabit network functions
Supports 10/100/1000Mbps, Wake-on-LAN, Auto-MDIX, full-duplex flow control, VLAN tagging and 9K jumbo frames.
White compact housing
Lightweight plastic construction complements mobile and desktop work areas.
Native OS support
Supports listed Windows, macOS and Linux environments, with automatic USB hub installation.
Key highlights
- UASP support
- Energy-Efficient Ethernet
- Thunderbolt 3 data-port compatible
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
Official StarTech.com 2-year manufacturer warranty in Australia.
Technical specifications
StarTech HB30C3A1GEA · White USB-C Hub with 3 USB-A Ports and Gigabit Ethernet

Hardware
Chipset ID
VIA/VLI - VL817S | Realtek - RTL8153B
Industry Standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Additional detail
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1q VLAN Tagging, 802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding
Additional detail
USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
Additional detail
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Performance
Compatible Networks
10/100/1000 Mbps
Flow Control
Full duplex flow control
Jumbo Frame Support
9K max.
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
5 Gbps (USB 3.0) | 2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
Type and Rate
USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
Connectors
Connector Type(s)
3 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
Additional connector
1 - RJ-45 Female
Additional connector
1 - USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 (5Gbps) Male
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Mac OS X® 10.11 to 10.14 VLAN tagging is currently not supported in Mac OS | Linux Kernel 4.11.x LTS Versions only
System Requirements and Notes
Note
The hub does not support DisplayPort alt mode, or USB Power Delivery
System and Cable Requirements
Available USB Type-C port - USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Environmental
Humidity
5~90% RH (Non-condensing)
Operating Temperature
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature
-10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
Physical Characteristics
Cable Length
5.5 in [140 mm]
Product Height
0.6 in [1.4 cm]
Product Length
14.0 in [35.5 cm]
Product Width
3.1 in [8.0 cm]
Weight of Product
1.4 oz [40 g]
Packaging Information
Package Height
1.2 in [3.0 cm]
Package Length
5.9 in [14.9 cm]
Package Width
4.8 in [12.3 cm]
Shipping (Package) Weight
3.2 oz [90 g]
What's in the Box
Included in Package
1 - USB 3.0 hub
| SKU |
HB30C3A1GEA |
| Barcode # |
65030866316 |
| Brand |
Startech |
| Shipping Weight |
0.1000kg |
| Shipping Width |
0.100m |
| Shipping Height |
0.050m |
| Shipping Length |
0.170m |
| Shipping Cubic |
0.000850000m3 |
Australian warranty confidence
2-year manufacturer warrantyThis is the Australian version of StarTech HB30C3A1GEA supplied by DeviceDeal and covered by the official StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia.
Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.
Warranty coverage and claims are subject to StarTech.com warranty terms, eligibility requirements and product assessment.
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