Startech 2-Port Usb Pcie Card 10Gbps/Port Usb 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Pci Express 3.0 X PEXUSB312A3

StarTech 2-Port USB PCIe Card 10Gbps/port - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A PCI Express 3.0 x2 Host Controller Expansion Card - Windows/Linux - 2-port USB PCIe card - ASM3142 host controller for 2x USB-A ports up to 10Gbps/port - USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 PCI Express 3.0 x2 expansion card - Add-on adapter card supports Multiple Ins - Opt. SATA power - Full or low-profile bracket - Win/Linux/macOS 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 lifetime warranty with free 24/5 multi-lingual North American based technical support. StarTech has been the IT professionals' choice for over 30 years. More from the Manufacturer More from the Manufacturer
Media & Performance

UASP SupportYes

Technical Information

Host InterfacePCI Express x4

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports2
Number of SATA Ports1
Number of USB 3.2 Ports2

General Information

Product TypeUSB Adapter
Manufacturer Part NumberPEXUSB312A3
startech/uk
Packaged Quantity1 Each
ManufacturerStarTech
Product NameUSB Adapter
Brand NameStarTech

Software

Operating System SupportedWindows Server 2022
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows 7
Windows 11
Windows Server 2012 R2
Linux 3.5
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


Physical Characteristics

Weight (Approximate)79.4 g
Form FactorPlug-in Card
Length109.2 mm
Height17.8 mm
Width119.4 mm
Product ColorBlack
Color FamilyBlack

Miscellaneous

Package ContentsUSB Adapter
1x Low-Profile Bracket
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Full-Profile Bracket (Pre-Installed)

Platform SupportedPC
Linux
Mac
Country of OriginChina
Environmentally FriendlyYes
Environmental ComplianceRestriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)