StarTech.com PEXUSB3S2EI USB Adapter - StarTech 4 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card, 5Gbps, 2 External & 2 Internal (IDC), SATA Power, TAA Add front or rear panel USB 3.0 ports to your computer case using USB 3.0 motherboard style headers 4 Port PCI Express

This PCI Express USB 3.2 Gen 1 card offers a cost-effective upgrade that lets you add four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports to your computer through a PCIe slot. It offers two external ports plus two internal (IDC) USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers to help adapt your desktop or server to support a variety of USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. With extra motherboard-style USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers you have the flexibility to add more internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to your PC. When your existing headers are occupied, you can connect front panel hubs or card readers using this versatile alternative to costly motherboard and computer upgrades. For added convenience, the card integrates two external USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, so you can plug in more devices such as external hard drives or printers. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 card is easy to install and requires no additional drivers or software in natively supported Windows 8.1 / 8 operating systems. Plus, it features a dual profile design that fits in standard or low-profile cases, so you can rest assured it will fit in your small form-factor system if needed. Connecting older peripherals isn't a problem either. So, there's no need to purchase new devices since the adapter card is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 and 1.x technology. This high-performance SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 card supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and is enhanced with UASP support, which can perform ~70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.2 Gen 1, when paired with a The PEXUSB3S2EI is ruggedly built for reliable USB 3.2 Gen 1 device connections and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Note: UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), is supported in Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012 and Linux kernel 2.6.37 or later. Test results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, StarTech.com add-on USB 3.2 Gen 1 cards, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com enclosure, and a SATA III solid-state drive. More from the Manufacturer

Product Description

Technical Information

Host Interface:
PCI Express x1

Media & Performance

UASP Support:
Yes

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:
4
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:
4
Number of SATA Ports:
1

Software

Operating System Supported:
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019

Physical Characteristics

Color Family:
Red
Product Color:
Red
Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Height:
4.7"
Width:
0.7"
Length:
3.6"
Weight (Approximate):
1.90 oz

Miscellaneous

Platform Supported:
PC
Country of Origin:
Taiwan
TAA Compliant:
Yes
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes

Hardware
Bus Type: PCI Express
Card Type: Standard Profile (LP Bracket Included)
Chipset ID: Renesas / NEC PD720201
Industry Standard: USB 3.0 Specification Rev. 1.0, PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0, Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.0
Interface: USB 3.0
Port Style: Integrated on Card
Ports: 4
Performance
Maximum Cable Length: 9.8 ft (3m)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps
MTBF: 1,920,042 Hours
Type and Rate: USB 3.0 5Gbit/s
UASP Support: Yes
Connectors
Connector Type: 1 x PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 A (9 pin SuperSpeed) Female
Internal Ports: 1 x SATA Power (15 pin) Plug, 2 x IDC (20 pin USB 3.0 Motherboard Header) Receptacle
Software
OS Compatibility: Windows 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64) , Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2
Linux 2.6.31 and up (Tested up to 3.5)
System and Cable Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer with an available
PCI Express x1 slot or higher (x4, x8, x16)
SATA power connector (recommended, but optional)
Environmental
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH
Operating Temperature: 5 C to 50 C (41 F to 122 F)
Storage Temperature: -25 C to 70 C (-13 F to 158 F)
Package Contents
1 x 4 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card 2 Ext, 2 Int
1 x Low Profile Bracket
1 x Driver CD
1 x Instruction Manual
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
6.69 x 5.59 x 1.18

Weight
0.31 lb

Warranty Information
2 Years