Startech 7 Port PCI USB Card Adapter

STARTECH 7 Port PCI USB Card Adapter

Category: Components
Subcategory: Connectivity

Effortlessly expand the connectivity of your desktop computer with the StarTech.com 7 Port PCI USB Card Adapter. Designed for users who need to connect multiple modern peripherals to a legacy PC, this expansion card is the ultimate solution for breathing new life into your system without the expense and complexity of a full motherboard upgrade. By occupying a single PCI slot, it provides a wealth of high-speed USB 2.0 ports, ensuring you have the connections you need for all your devices, from external hard drives and flash drives to printers, webcams, and smartphones.

This PCI USB card adds seven USB 2.0 ports (1 internal USB A Female, 2 internal USB motherboard header, and 4 external USB A Female) to your PCI-capable PC.

The PCI USB 2.0 card is a versatile solution that lets you add USB 2.0 connections without having to upgrade the system motherboard.

An all-in-one solution, the PCI USB card supports USB 2.0 device connections for full data transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps, and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices (max. transfer rate 12Mbps), allowing you to connect any USB device to the computer without having to worry about compatibility issues.

Built on a foundation of reliability and performance, this adapter card offers a mix of internal and external ports to suit any configuration. The four external USB-A ports provide immediate, easy access for your everyday peripherals, while the internal ports are perfect for securely connecting internal components like card readers, front panel bays, or Bluetooth dongles, keeping your setup clean and organized. Engineered for wide-ranging compatibility, this card works seamlessly with most major operating systems, offering a simple plug-and-play installation for a hassle-free upgrade experience.

Key Benefits:

* Versatile Connectivity: A flexible combination of four external and three internal USB ports allows you to connect a wide range of devices both inside and outside your computer case.
* Reliable High-Speed Performance: Enjoy fast and efficient file transfers and smooth peripheral operation with data rates up to 480Mbps, ideal for data-intensive tasks.
* Seamless Compatibility: With backward compatibility for USB 1.1 and broad OS support, this card ensures that both your new and old devices will connect and function perfectly.

Main Features
* Provides a total of seven USB 2.0 ports for maximum device connectivity.
* Features four external USB-A ports for easy access to peripherals.
* Includes one internal USB-A port and two internal 5-pin motherboard headers for secure internal connections.
* Supports high-speed data transfer rates of up to 480Mbps.
* Fully backward compatible with older USB 1.1 devices (at 12Mbps).
* Fits into any available 32-bit conventional PCI slot.
* Supports hot-swapping of devices, allowing you to connect and disconnect peripherals without rebooting.

Technical Specifications
* Product Type: Expansion cards
* Bus Type: PCI / PCI-X (32-Bit, Universal 3.3V & 5V)
* Interface: USB-A
* External Ports: 4 x USB-A (Female)
* Internal Ports: 1 x USB-A (Female), 2 x IDC 5-pin Header
* USB Standard: USB 2.0
* Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps
* Chipset: High-performance controller for stable connectivity
* OS Compatibility: Windows®, macOS, and Linux distributions