StarTech.com PEXUSB311AC3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe Expansion Card with USB-C & 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe expansion card, designed to add one USB-C port and one USB-A port through a PCI Express slot. This versatile card supports high-speed data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps per port, making it ideal for external drives, NVMe SSDs, and other high-bandwidth peripherals. Its support for USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) ensures optimized performance, reducing transfer times by up to 70% compared to traditional USB connections. The card's dual-port design maintains maximum bandwidth even when multiple devices of varying speeds are connected, providing a seamless user experience across a broad range of USB devices. Its compatibility spans Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it includes both standard and low-profile brackets for easy installation in full or small form-factor PCs and servers. The device is also backward compatible with older USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 peripherals, allowing you to connect legacy devices without additional adapters. Equipped with SATA power support, the card can supply supplemental power to USB ports, delivering up to 5V 3A (15W) via USB-C and 5V 0.9A (4.5W) via USB-A, ensuring stable power delivery for high-performance external storage solutions. The included quick start guide simplifies installation, and the robust build quality is backed by a 2-year warranty with free lifetime technical support from StarTech.com. Whether upgrading a desktop or server, this PCIe add-on card offers a reliable, high-speed solution for expanding USB connectivity with ease and efficiency.

Features:

• StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support for reliable service and assistance

• Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 desktop or server slots for broad compatibility, with lower performance on PCIe 2.0 slots

• Supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) for optimized transfer speeds with external storage devices including SSDs, HDDs, and NVMe drives

• Provides supplemental power via SATA connection, delivering up to 5V 3A (15W) on USB-C port and 5V 0.9A (4.5W) on USB-A port for stable operation

• Maintains maximum bandwidth with support for multiple devices of different USB standards, delivering up to 10Gbps per port

• Backward compatible with USB 3.1, 3.0, and 2.0 devices, ensuring compatibility with legacy peripherals