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Travel Docking Station for Laptops - HDMI or VGA USB 3.0
Product ID: USB3SMDOCKHV
The travel docking station for laptops lets you transform your laptop or Ultrabook™ into a mobile
workstation. It adds HDMI® or VGA video output, a USB 3.0 hub port, and a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port,
through a single USB 3.0 host connection. The travel-friendly dock helps you overcome the port
limitations of modern mobile computers, making it ideal for your laptop, Microsoft Surface™ Pro 4,
Surface Pro 3, Surface 3, Surface Pro 2 or Surface Book.
Now, you can avoid the nuisance of carrying multiple adapters. By consolidating four essential connection
ports into one convenient device, the travel dock is the the perfect laptop accessory. It features a
lightweight, compact design that fits nicely into your travel bag and also features an integrated host
connection cable that tucks neatly into the docking stations casing.
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A versatile solution for connecting an additional display to your laptop, the travel docking station offers
HDMI video output with audio, or VGA video output, providing two popular interfaces for connecting a
television, projector, or monitor as a second display, with support for resolutions up to 2048x1152
(QWXGA). Leveraging the high-bandwidth (5Gbps) USB 3.0 interface to deliver flexible video output, a
USB 3.0 hub port, and Gigabit Ethernet, you can quickly set up a multi-functional workstation while
on the run, without sacrificing one of your laptop USB ports.
Setup is seamless and hassle-free; the travel dock will automatically download the latest driver when
connected to a Windows® system with an active network connection.
The USB3SMDOCKHV is backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility
Applications
• Work from your Ultrabook or laptop easily, while you’re on the run or
on the road, by adding essential connectivity options
• Use your Ultrabook or laptop as a multi-display workstation, through
external monitor support, and run multiple applications on different
screens
• Use an HDMI port-equipped television in a hotel room as a second
display when traveling
• Add an extra display as well as wired Gigabit network access to your
slimline laptop, while keeping your USB 3.0 port available for other
connections
• Connect to your HDMI or VGA-equipped projector and display
multimedia content at home, or engaging presentations in
boardrooms
• Connect your laptop to a wired Gigabit network in situations where a
WiFi connection isn't available, such as in classrooms, offices, and
hotels
Features
• HDMI® or VGA video output, USB 3.0 hub port, and GbE through
just a single USB 3.0 connection
• Compact and lightweight - multiple connection options in a travelfriendly casing designed for maximum portability
• Built-in USB 3.0 cable, which can be tucked away neatly while not in
use
• USB bus-powered - No external power adapter required
• Hassle-free setup - Latest drivers are automatically downloaded in
Windows® systems when an active network connection is present
• Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port - IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab
(10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T) compatible
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) interface, backward compatible with
USB 2.0
• Support for resolutions up to 2048x1152 (QWXGA)
• Compatible with USB-enabled laptops and Windows based tablets,
such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book
• Choose between Mirrored, Extended or Primary display configurations
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Warranty 3 Years
Hardware 4K Support No
Bus Type USB 3.0
Chipset ID DisplayLink - DL-3700
Displays Supported 1
Fast-Charge Port(s) No
Industry Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
USB 3.0 - Hub port supports USB 2.0/1.1 backwardcompatibility
Performance Auto MDIX Yes
Compatible Networks 10/100/1000 Mbps
Full Duplex Support Yes
Maximum Analog Resolutions 2048x1152 (VGA)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
Maximum Digital Resolutions 2048x1152 (HDMI)
Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support Yes
Connector(s) Connector Type(s) 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male
1 - HDMI (19 pin) Female
1 - VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Female
1 - RJ-45 Female
1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
Software OS Compatibility Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit), Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.13.3
Special Notes /
Requirements
Note Only a single video output can be used at one time, HDMI®
or VGA. If a display is connected to each video output port
at the same time, then the HDMI® port will take priority
Extended displays are not currently supported with
DisplayLink-based products on macOS 10.13.4
System and Cable Requirements USB enabled computer system with available USB 3.0 port
Indicators LED Indicators 1 - Link (Green)
1 - Activity (Yellow)
Power Power Source USB-Powered
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Environmental Humidity 90% RH
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Physical
Characteristics
Cable Length 3.7 in [93 mm]
Color Black
Enclosure Type Plastic
Product Height 0.7 in [17 mm]
Product Length 4.9 in [125 mm]
Product Weight 2.8 oz [80 g]
Product Width 2.2 in [55 mm]
Packaging
Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 6.7 oz [190 g]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - USB 3.0 Mini Docking Station
1 - Driver CD
1 - Instruction Manual
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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