Startech USB-C 4-port PCI-E Expansion Card

StarTech.com 4-Port USB Type-C PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps

Elevate your desktop computer or server´s performance and connectivity with the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C PCIe Card. This high-performance expansion card is meticulously engineered for professionals and enthusiasts who demand maximum throughput and reliability. By installing this card into an available PCI Express slot, you can instantly add four modern, high-bandwidth USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports to your system, future-proofing your machine and enabling connections to the latest generation of peripherals. It is the ultimate upgrade for workstations involved in content creation, data-intensive research, and large-scale server operations, providing the speed and port density required for today´s demanding workflows.

Experience uncompromised performance thanks to a revolutionary quad-controller architecture. Unlike other shared-bandwidth cards, this PCIe card dedicates an independent ASMedia controller to each of the four USB-C ports. This ensures that every connected device can achieve the full, unrestricted data transfer rate of 10Gbps without being impacted by other devices in use. Transfer massive files, edit 4K video directly from external drives, and run multiple high-speed peripherals simultaneously without a single bottleneck. This dedicated bandwidth design makes it one of the most powerful and reliable multi-port USB-C expansion cards available.

Designed for broad compatibility and effortless integration, this card offers native support across a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, often with no drivers required for a true plug-and-play experience. Its TAA-compliance also makes it an excellent choice for government, institutional, and corporate procurements. Whether you are upgrading an aging workstation or building a new high-performance server, this USB-C PCIe card provides a robust, stable, and incredibly fast connectivity solution.

Key Benefits:

* Maximum Per-Port Performance: Features four independent 10Gbps USB controllers, one for each port, eliminating bandwidth sharing and ensuring every device runs at its maximum possible speed.
* Blazing-Fast Data Transfers: Each USB Type-C port supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 specifications, delivering true 10Gbit/s throughput for rapid file transfers, real-time video editing, and quick backups.
* Broad System & OS Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with a wide variety of desktop and server systems via a PCIe 3.0 slot and offers native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
* TAA-Compliant: Fully compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), making it eligible for GSA Schedule contracts and other U.S. federal government procurements.
* Robust & Reliable Connectivity: Adds four versatile USB-C ports to handle demanding modern peripherals such as external SSDs, RAID enclosures, docking stations, and professional audio/video capture devices.

Main Features:

* Four high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C downstream ports
* Individual data transfer rates up to 10Gbps per port
* Four independent host controllers for dedicated bandwidth
* PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface
* Supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) for enhanced performance
* Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 devices
* Plug-and-play installation on most modern operating systems

Attributes: Expansion cards, Network, PCIe

Technical Specifications

StarTech.com 4-Port USB Type-C PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, USB-C PCI Express Expansion Card, 4x Independent USB Controllers, Windows/Linux/macOS, TAA-Compliant.

Host interface:PCIe, Output interface:USB Type-C, Expansion card standard:PCI 3.0.

Product colour:Red.

Chipset:ASMedia - ASM3142 x4, ASMedia - ASM1543 x4, ASMedia - ASM2812X, Data transfer rate (max):10 Gbit/s.

Windows operating systems supported:Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10.

., Server operating systems supported:Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022.

Width:56.2 mm, Depth:140 mm, Height:119.9 mm