StarTech PEXUSB312A2 Dual-Port USB3.1 Card 10Gbps per port 2xUSB-A PCIe Retail
- SKU: 201473
- Vendor: StarTech
- UPC: 065030871167
Faster USB performance
By adding 10Gbps USB ports to your computer, you can harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 and rest assured youre ready for both current and future high-bandwidth USB-A devices.
With higher data throughput support, this PCI Express USB 3.1 card is a necessity for external drives, drive enclosures, and many other USB 3.1 peripherals. Plus, the USB card includes an optional SATA power connector to connect to your system power supply and deliver up to 900mA of power per port to USB 3.1 bus-powered devices (500mA for USB 2.0). The card is ideal for use with large external storage solutions.
Compatible with older USB devices
Connecting older peripherals isnt a problem. This versatile dual-port USB 3.1 card is backward compatible with legacy USB 3.0/2.0 devices that use the common USB Type-A port, so you can eliminate the added expense and aggravation of purchasing new devices.
Easy installation
The USB 3.1 PCIe card is compatible with a broad range of Windows and Linux operating systems. Plus, the high-quality card includes both standard-profile and low-profile brackets, making it easy to install in full or small form-factor PCs and servers.
The PEXUSB312A2 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
ASMedia - ASM2142
Industry Standards
USB 3.1 Specification Rev. 1.0
USB Specification Rev. 2.0
PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1
UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0
Interface
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Port Style
Integrated on Card
Ports
2
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10Gbps
Type and Rate
USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
UASP Support
Yes
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x4 Male
External Ports
2 - USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Female
Internal Ports
1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Linux 3.5 to 4.11.x LTS version only
Note
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 max
throughput is 5Gbps. PCI Express Gen 3.0 max
throughput is 10Gbps.
The available bandwidth (10Gbps) is shared equally between the two ports.
System and Cable Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer or server with a PCI Express x4 slot or higher (x8, x16)
Optional SATA power connector
Humidity
2080% RH
Operating Temperature
5C to 50C (41F to 122F)
Storage Temperature
-20C to 60C (-4F to 140F)
Included in Package
1 - USB 3.1 card
1 - low-profile bracket
1 - quick-start guide
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
7 x 6 x 2
Weight
1.00lb
Warranty Information
2 Years