StarTech.com 4-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card - 2 External, 2 Internal - SATA Power | PEXUSB3S2EI
StarTech.com 4-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card - 2 External, 2 Internal - SATA Power | PEXUSB3S2EI
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Description Add front or rear panel USB 3.0 ports to your computer case using USB 3.0 motherboard-style headers. This PCI Express USB 3.0 card offers a cost-effective upgrade that lets you add four USB 3.0 ports to your computer through a PCIe slot. It offers two external ports plus two internal USB 3.0 headers to help adapt your desktop or server to support a variety of USB 3.0 devices.With extra motherboard-style USB 3.0 headers you have the flexibility to add more internal USB 3.0 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 3.0 ports, so you can plug in more devices such as external hard drives or printers.The USB 3.0 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 3.0 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 3.0, when paired with aNote: 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 3.0 cards, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com enclosure, and a SATA III solid-state drive. |
Product Specification
| Device Type | USB adapter |
| Form Factor | Plug-in card - low profile |
| Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 2.0 x1 |
| Ports | USB 3.0 x 4 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Link Protocol | USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps |
| Features | Built-in SATA power connector, USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) |
| Compliant Standards | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 |
| Processor | uPD720201 - Renesas |
| Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type A ( external ) ¦ 2 x USB 3.0 - 20 pin USB 3.0 pin header ( internal ) |
| Included Accessories | Low-profile bracket |
| MTBF | 1,920,042 hour(s) |
| Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS |
| Software Included | Drivers & Utilities |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Linux 2.6.31 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits) |
| Width | 1.8 cm |
| Depth | 12.2 cm |
| Height | 9.2 cm |
| Weight | 55 g |
| Service & Support | 2 years warranty |
| Service & Support Details | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C |
| Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 20 - 80% |
