StarTech.com PEXUSB311AC3 2-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe Expansion Card with USB-C and USB-A Ports

StarTech 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card Adapter, USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCI Express Expansion Add-On Card, Windows, macOS, Linux, TAA

Enhance your computer's connectivity with the StarTech.com PEXUSB311AC3 PCIe expansion card, designed to add one USB-C and one USB-A port directly through a PCI Express slot. This versatile card supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, offering data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps per port, making it ideal for high-performance external drives, SSDs, and other USB peripherals. Its support for Multiple INs ensures optimal bandwidth even when devices of varying speeds are connected simultaneously, providing a seamless user experience. The card's backward compatibility with USB 3.2 Gen 1/2.0 and legacy USB-A devices ensures you can connect older peripherals without additional adapters, reducing costs and simplifying your setup. The inclusion of SATA power support allows supplemental power to the ports, delivering up to 15W via USB-C and 4.5W via USB-A, which is particularly beneficial when connecting power-hungry external storage devices. Operating across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, this plug-in card is suitable for a range of desktops and servers, whether full or small form factor, thanks to its standard and low-profile brackets. Utilizing the USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP), the card enables faster read and write speeds—up to 70% faster than traditional USB—while reducing CPU load, especially when used with SATA III SSDs or HDDs. Easy to install and backed by a two-year warranty along with free lifetime technical support from StarTech.com, this expansion card offers a reliable upgrade path for high-speed data transfer needs. Its compact design and broad OS compatibility make it an excellent choice for professionals seeking to maximize their system's USB capabilities without sacrificing performance or compatibility.

Features:

• Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 with data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps per port

• Includes one USB-C and one USB-A port for versatile device connections

• Backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1/2.0 and legacy USB devices

• Supports Multiple INs to maintain maximum bandwidth with mixed device speeds

• Provides supplemental SATA power for high power-demand external devices

• Supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) for faster data transfer and reduced CPU utilization

• Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems

• Includes both standard and low-profile brackets for installation in various PC sizes

• Ideal for external storage, SSDs, HDDs, and NVMe drives requiring high bandwidth

• Backed by a two-year warranty and free lifetime technical support from StarTech.com