StarTech I/O Card PEXUSB312C3 2Port PCI Express USB3.1 Card 2xUSB-C USB3.1 Gen2 Up to 10Gbps Retail
- SKU: 243234
- Vendor: StarTech
- UPC: 065030887434
• POWER: Expansion card w/ SATA power header supplies supplemental power to the USB Type-C ports (when motherboard power is insufficient) providing up to 5V 3A (15W) via the USB-C ports
• MAX PERFORMANCE WITH USB STORAGE DEVICES: 2-port USB-C PCIe Card adapter supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) optimizing USB performance w/ external storage devices like SSDs, HDDs, NVMe drives
This PCIe USB 3.1 Gen 2 card installs into an available PCI-Express slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding two USB-C™ (10Gbps) ports.
Faster USB Performance
Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2x1, this USB 3.1 Gen 2 card adds two 10Gbps USB Type-C™ ports to your computer.
Utilizing an ASMedia ASM3142 chipset, this card harnesses the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2. With higher data throughput support, this USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCIe expansion card is a necessity for external drives and many other USB 3.1 Gen 2 peripherals and includes an optional SATA power connector for high power devices.
The card is backward compatible with USB 3.0 (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480mbps) devices. The card works with newer USB-C devices, but can easily support your existing USB-A peripherals using inexpensive USB Type C cables and adapters. See our Accessories Tab for supported options.
HARDWARE
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
ASMedia - ASM3142
Industry Standards
USB 3.2 Specification Rev. 2.0
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
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10Gbps
Type and Rate
USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
UASP Support
Yes
CONNECTOR(S)
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x4 Male
External Ports
2 - USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Female
Internal Ports
1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
SOFTWARE
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019
Linux 3.5 to 4.11.x LTS version only
macOS Catalina (10.15)
macOS Mojave (10.14)
macOS High Sierra (10.13)
SPECIAL NOTES / REQUIREMENTS
Note
The cards USB-C ports are standard data throughput port. They do not support DP Alt Mode or USB Power Delivery.
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.
System and Cable Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer or server with a PCI Express x4 slot or higher (x8, x16)
Optional SATA power connector
ENVIRONMENTAL
Humidity
20 - 80% RH
Operating Temperature
0oC to 70oC (32oF to 158oF)
Storage Temperature
-20oC to 85oC (-4oF to 185oF)
WHATS IN THE BOX
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 Year Warranty