Startech PEXUSB312A3 PCI-E Expansion Card

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.

Add two 10 gbps usb type-a ports to your desktop computer:

- 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.

Superspeed usb 3.2 gen 2 (10 gbps).

Performance:

- 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.

Wide installation compatibility:

- 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 3.1/3.0/2.0 devices.

- Pexusb312a3 is backed by a startech.com lifetime warranty with free 24/5 multi-lingual north american based technical support.

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Applications:

- Connect high-performance devices like nvme drives and ssds.

Features:

- High.

Performance:

2-port usb pcie card with asmedia asm3142 host controller (pcie 3.0 x4) has two superspeed 10gbps usb-a ports (usb 3.1 gen 2 / usb 3.2 gen 2x1).

speeds up to 10gbps/port.

upgraded version of our popular usb card pexusb312a2.

- Maximized usb.

Performance:

add-on card supports multiple ins for max bandwidth when using mixed-speed devices.

supports uasp & optimized for ssds/hdds, nvme, thumb drives.

supports usb 3.0/2.0 devices.

- Power:

usb pci express 3.0 expansion card w/ sata power header supplies supplemental power to the usb ports (when motherboard power is insufficient) providing up to 4.5w (5v 0.9a) per usb-a port.

- Compatibility:

usb pcie adapter card installs in full or low-profile pcie 3.0 x4 slot and up.

bracket included.

backward compatible w/ pcie 2.0.

supports win/linux/macos w/auto drivers on win 8 & up.

Specifications:

Connector(s).

- 1.

- Connector Type(s):

PCI Express x4.

- 1.

- Internal Ports:

ATA Power (15 pin).

- 2.

- External Ports:

USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Environmental:

- Operating temperature:

5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F).

- Storage temperature:

-20°c to 60°c (-4°f to 140°F).

- Humidity:

20%~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 Packaging Information:

- Package Height:

1.4 in [35.0 mm].

- Package Length:

5.7 in [14.5 cm].

- Shipping (Package) Weight:

5.0 oz [142.0 g].

- Package Width:

8.5 in [21.5 cm].

Performance:

- Total usb power output:

4.5w (5v 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 3.2 Gen 2.

- 10 Gbit/s.

- UASP Support:

Yes Physical Characteristics:

- Product Height:

0.7 in [19.0 mm].

- Product Length:

4.3 in [11.0 cm].

- Weight of Product:

2.8 oz [78.0 g].

- Product Width:

4.7 in [12.0 cm] Software:

- OS Compatibility:

Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10.

- Windows Server® 2012 R2, 2016, 2019.

- macOS 10.13 to 10.15, 11.0 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 What´s in the Box:

- 1.

- Included in Package:

USB 3.1 Card.

- Full-Profile Bracket (Pre-Installed).

- Low-Profile Bracket.

- Quick Start Guide.