StarTech.com PCI Express USB Card PEXUSB321C with 20Gbps USB-C Port for High-Speed Data Transfer

StarTech 1-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card, USB-C 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Controller, USB Type-C, Data Only, Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA

Enhance your desktop computer’s connectivity with the StarTech.com PCI Express USB Card PEXUSB321C, a high-performance expansion solution designed to add a USB-C port capable of 20Gbps data transfer speeds. This compact yet powerful card installs into a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, supporting both full and low-profile configurations, making it suitable for a wide range of desktop systems. The inclusion of the ASMedia ASM3242 host controller utilizing x4 lanes ensures maximum throughput, enabling fast and efficient access to high-performance storage devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The card delivers up to 15W of power, allowing you to charge and sync mobile devices while maintaining optimal transfer speeds. Its backward compatibility with USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 devices ensures seamless integration with your existing peripherals, supporting data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps and 5Gbps respectively. The device supports Multiple INs, reducing bandwidth bottlenecks when multiple devices are connected through a hub, provided the hub supports this feature. Additionally, UASP support enhances storage performance by reducing latency and increasing throughput during file transfers. The card is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms, with drivers that install automatically on Windows 8 and newer systems, simplifying setup and integration. It is backed by a 2-year warranty and comes with both full-profile and low-profile brackets, ensuring compatibility with a variety of PC cases. The package includes the PCIe card, brackets, and a quick-start guide, offering everything needed for a straightforward installation. Please note that the USB-C port supports data transfer only and does not support video output, USB Power Delivery, or Thunderbolt functionalities. This versatile and reliable expansion card is ideal for users seeking to upgrade their system’s connectivity and access high-speed USB-C devices effortlessly.

Features:

• High performance: Adds a 20Gbps USB-C SuperSpeed port to your desktop PC, providing up to 15W of power for charging devices

• Full USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds: Utilizes the ASMedia ASM3242 controller with x4 PCIe 3.0 lanes for fast access to NVMe drives and SSDs at speeds up to 20Gbps

• Maximized USB performance: Supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when connecting multiple devices through a hub; UASP support improves storage device performance

• Wide compatibility: Installs in full or low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 slots (backward compatible with PCIe 2.0); compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS with automatic driver installation for Windows 8 and above

• Data transfer only: The USB-C port supports data transfer at 20Gbps but does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB Power Delivery, or Thunderbolt features