StarTech.com PEXUSB312A3 USB Adapter - StarTech 2 Port USB PCIe Card 10Gbps/port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Controller Expansion Card Windows/Linux 2 port USB PCIe card ASM3142 host controller for 2x USB A ports up to 10Gbps/port US

This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding two SuperSpeed USB-A (10Gbps) ports.The controller card enables you to connect two USB-A Gen 2 (10 Gbps) devices to your desktop computer. The USB-A ports are ideal for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and solid state drives or powering and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-A ports provides up to 4.5W (5V/0.9A) of power per USB port, and are backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), and USB 2.0 (480 Mbsp) devices. Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 (5 Gbps). The USB 3.2 Gen 2 card features an ASMedia ASM3142 host controller that utilizes x2 lanes of the PCIe 3.0 bus, making the card capable of speeds up to 10Gbps on each port, and enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected, even when connected through a USB Hub (Note: The USB hub must also support this feature). The card also supports UASP for improved performance with storage devices. This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets ensuring you can install it into either a full or low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (backward compatible w/PCIe 2.0). For wide platform support the card is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS. For hassle-free installation the drivers install automatically on computers running Windows 8 or higher. Works w/USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 devices PEXUSB312A3 is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty with free 24/5 multi-lingual North American based technical support. StarTech.com has been the IT professionals' choice for over 30 years. More from the Manufacturer

Product Description

Technical Information

Host Interface:
PCI Express x4

Media & Performance

UASP Support:
Yes

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:
2
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:
2
Number of SATA Ports:
1

Software

Operating System Supported:
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Linux 3.5

Physical Characteristics

Color Family:
Black
Product Color:
Black
Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Height:
0.7"
Width:
4.7"
Length:
4.3"
Weight (Approximate):
2.80 oz

Miscellaneous

Platform Supported:
PC, Linux, Mac
Country of Origin:
China
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Certification:
EU RoHS
Environmental Compliance:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Connector(s)
1 - Connector Type(s)
PCI Express x4
1 - Internal Ports
SATA Power (15 pin)
2 - External Ports
USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
5^oC to 50^oC(41^oF to 122^oF)
Storage Temperature
-20^oC to 60^oC(-4^oF to 140^oF)
Humidity
20% to 80% RH
Hardware
Ports
2
Interface
PCI Express x4
Bus Type
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Port Style
Integrated on Card
Industry Standards
USB 3.2 Specification
PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1
UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0
Chipset ID
ASMedia - ASM3142
Performance
Total USB Power Output
4.5W (5V at 0.9A) nominal, per port - Current draw above 2.0A (10W) will initiate Over-Current Protection
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10Gbps
Type and Rate
USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
UASP Support
Yes
Physical Characteristics
Color
Black
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
macOS 10.13 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0
Linux 3.5 or later LTS version only
Special Notes / Requirements
System and Cable Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer or server with a PCI Express x4 slot or higher (x8, x16)
Optional SATA power connector
The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. PCI Express Gen 1.0 max throughput is 2.5Gbps. PCI Express Gen 2.0 and Gen 3.0 max throughput is 10Gbps
Whats in the Box
1 - Included in Package
USB 3.1 Card
Full-Profile Bracket (Pre-Installed)
Low-Profile Bracket
Quick Start Guide
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
6 x 7 x 2

Weight
1.00 lb

Warranty Information
Lifetime Warranty