StarTech I/O Card PEXUSB311AC3 2 Port 10Gbps USB-A/C PCI Express Card Host Controller Card Adapter Retail
- SKU: 244112
- Vendor: StarTech
- UPC: 065030887083
• POWER: Expansion card w/ SATA power supplies supplemental power to the USB ports (when motherboard power is insufficient) providing up to 5V 3A/15W via the USB-C port & 5V 0.9A/4.5W via the USB-A port
• MAX PERFORMANCE WITH USB DEVICES: 2-port USB-A & USB-C PCIe card adapter supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) optimizing USB performance w/ external storage devices like SSDs, HDDs, NVMe drives
This USB 3.1 Gen 2 card lets you add one USB-C™ port and one USB-A port to your computer, through a PCI Express slot. It enables you to upgrade your current system by adding two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports to your computer and giving you access to data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps per port. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2x1) PCIe Add-On card supports Multiple INs, maintains optimal bandwidth even when mixed speed devices are connected.
Plus, by adding one USB-C and one USB-A port to your PC, you can easily connect legacy, modern, and future USB devices, regardless of the USB connector type.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Performance
By adding 10Gbps USB ports to your computer, you can harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 and rest assured you're ready for both current and future high-bandwidth USB-A and USB-C devices.
With higher data throughput support, this USB 3.1 PCIe card is a necessity for external drives, drive enclosures, and many other USB 3.1 peripherals. Plus, the expansion card with SATA power enables supplemental power to the USB ports (when motherboard power is insufficient) providing up to 5V 3A/15W via the USB-C port and 5V 0.9A/4.5W via the USB-A port. The card is ideal for use with high performance external storage solutions.
HARDWARE
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
ASMedia - ASM3142
Industry Standards
USB 3.2 Specifications
PCI Express Base 3.0 Specifications
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1
Interface
PCI Express x4
Ports
2
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10Gbps
MTBF
2,684,396 Hours
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
1 - USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Female
1 - USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Female
Internal Ports
1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
SOFTWARE
Microsoft WHQL Certified
Yes
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 Linux 3.5 to 4.11.x macOS 10.15, 10.14, 10.13
SPECIAL NOTES / REQUIREMENTS
Note
The cards USB-C port is a standard data throughput port. It does not support DP Alt Mode or USB Power Delivery
The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface
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
5oC to 50oC (41oF to 122oF)
Storage Temperature
-20oC to 85oC (-4oF to 185oF)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Color
Red
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)
6 x 7 x 2
Weight
1.00LB
Warranty Information
2 Year Warranty
