StarTech.com 196N-USBC-DOCK laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Gray

StarTech USB-C Docking Station, Dual 4K 60Hz HDMI MST Dock, 100W Power Delivery Laptop Charging, 1GbE, Driverless, Windows

Key Features

• Dual 4K60 over USB-C: Connect up to two 4K 60Hz HDMI displays through a single USB Type-C port with uncompressed video powered by your laptop's native GPU; Drive demanding workflows with high-performance visuals and no software compression
• Driverless Deployment: Plug-and-play on Windows with no drivers or software to install (not compatible with macOS / ChromeOS); Engineered for scalable, zero-touch rollouts across shared workspaces, corporate environments, and BYOD deployments
• Flexible, High-Speed I/O: Equipped with 4× USB-A 5Gbps and 2× USB-C 10Gbps ports (one with 15W PD) to support legacy peripherals and modern high-throughput devices without compromising performance; Gigabit Ethernet port for a reliable wired connection
• Mount and Lock for a Clean, Secure Setup: Keep your dock protected and out of sight with built-in lock slots for physical security and support for Surface or VESA mounting (mounting accessories sold separately: SSPMSUDWM, DOCK-NUC-VESA-MOUNT, SSPMSVESA)
• The IT Pro's Choice: Our docking stations are rigorously tested in our Innovation Lab to ensure enterprise-grade reliability and cross-platform compatibility; Built to support large-scale deployments, Windows 11 upgrades, and the shift to AI-enabled PCs

Description

Transform a USB-C laptop into a dual-monitor workstation with HDMI video and USB-A and USB-C ports

Connect up to two 4K 60 Hz HDMI displays through a single USB-C port, while also providing USB-C, USB-A, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

Uncompressed Video Over USB-C

Connect up to two 4K 60Hz HDMI monitors through a single USB Type-C port with uncompressed video powered by your laptop's native GPU; Drive demanding workflows with high-performance visuals and no software compression

Driverless Deployment

Features plug-and-play functionality on Windows with no drivers or software required*. It is engineered for scalable, zero-touch rollouts across shared workspaces, corporate environments, and BYOD deployments.

Flexible, High-Speed I/O

This dock is equipped with 4× USB-A 5 Gbps ports and 2× USB-C 10 Gbps ports (including one with 15 W PD), providing support for both legacy peripherals and modern high-throughput devices without compromising performance. A Gigabit Ethernet port ensures a reliable wired network connection.

Mounting and Security

This multi-monitor dock includes built-in lock slots for enhanced physical security and supports Surface or VESA mounting to keep the dock secure and out of the way. Mounting accessories are sold separately (SSPMSUDWM, DOCK-NUC-VESA-MOUNT, SSPMSVESA).

*Note: Not compatible with macOS or ChromeOS

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	2
Host interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
HDMI ports quantity	2
Microphone in	No
Headphone outputs	0
DC-in jack	Yes
Connectivity technology	Wired
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Power Delivery revision	3.0
USB Power Delivery up to	100 W
Network
Full duplex	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Performance
Full duplex	Yes
Number of displays supported	2
On/off switch	Yes
Product colour	Gray
Card reader integrated	No
Cable lock slot	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes
LED indicators	Power
Data transfer rate	10000 Gbit/s
Cable lock slot type	Kensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
Housing material	Plastic
Technical details
Product colour	Gray
Cable lock slot	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes
Data transfer rate	10000 Gbit/s
Compliance certificates	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
User guide	Yes
Products per master (outer) case	10 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	16.9" (430 mm)
Master (outer) case length	10.6" (270 mm)
Master (outer) case height	11" (280 mm)
Storage
Card reader integrated	No
Power
Power source type	DC
Input current	2.5 A
Power consumption (max)	150 W
Compatible power plug types	US
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Output voltage	24 V
Output current	6.25 A
Software
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
Linux operating systems supported	Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Indication
LED indicators	Power
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions
Weight	10.6 oz (300 g)
Width	3.11" (79 mm)
Depth	7.48" (190 mm)
Height	1.06" (27 mm)
Package weight	2.2 lbs (1 kg)
Package width	9.84" (250 mm)
Package depth	8.07" (205 mm)
Package height	1.97" (50 mm)
Design
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
Product colour	Gray
Cable lock slot	Yes
LED indicators	Power
Cable lock slot type	Kensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
Packaging data
Package weight	2.2 lbs (1 kg)
Package width	9.84" (250 mm)
Package depth	8.07" (205 mm)
Package height	1.97" (50 mm)
Packaging content
User guide	Yes
Cables included	USB
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case	10 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	16.9" (430 mm)
Master (outer) case length	10.6" (270 mm)
Master (outer) case height	11" (280 mm)
Other features
Chipset	VMM5220, VL103R, VL171, VL822Q8T, VP226, RTL8153E, VL817Q7S