Startech 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card, USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express Type C/A Host Controller Card Adapter, USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 PCIe Desktop Expansion Add-On Card, Windows/macOS/Linux
Full/Low-Profile | USB adapter | PCIe 3.0 x4 | USB-C 3.1 x 1 + USB 3.1 Gen 2 x 1 | for P/N: S251BMU313, S251BPU313, S252BU313R
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Main Specification
| Product Description | Startech 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card, USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express Type C/A Host Controller Card Adapter, USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 PCIe Desktop Expansion Add-On Card, Windows/macOS/Linux - Full/Low-Profile - USB adapter - PCIe 3.0 x4 - USB-C 3.1 x 1 + USB 3.1 Gen 2 x 1 |
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| Device Type | USB adapter |
| Form Factor | Plug-in card |
| Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
| Ports | USB-C 3.1 x 1 + USB 3.1 Gen 2 x 1 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 8.1 cm x 12 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 48 g |
| Data Link Protocol | USB 3.1 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
| Processor | 1 x ASMedia ASM3142 |
| Compliant Standards | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Apple macOS 10.13, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple macOS 10.14, Linux LTS versions only, Linux 3.5 or later, Apple macOS 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-year warranty |
| Designed For | P/N: S251BMU313, S251BPU313, S252BU313R |
General
| Device Type | USB adapter |
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| Form Factor | Plug-in card |
| Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
Networking
| Ports | USB-C 3.1 x 1 + USB 3.1 Gen 2 x 1 |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Link Protocol | USB 3.1 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
| Compliant Standards | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
Processor / Memory
| Processor | 1 x ASMedia ASM3142 |
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Expansion / Connectivity
| Interfaces | 1 x USB 3.1 - 24 pin USB-C - female 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 9 pin USB Type A - female 1 x SATA power - 15 pin Serial ATA power (internal) |
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Miscellaneous
| Included Accessories | Low-profile bracket |
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| MTBF | 2,684,396 hours |
| Compliant Standards | WHQL, UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) |
Software / System Requirements
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Apple macOS 10.13, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple macOS 10.14, Linux LTS versions only, Linux 3.5 or later, Apple macOS 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0 |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Width | 8.1 cm |
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| Depth | 12 cm |
| Height | 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 48 g |
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
| Shipping Width | 17 cm |
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| Shipping Depth | 14.2 cm |
| Shipping Height | 3 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 100 g |
Manufacturer Warranty
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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Environmental Parameters
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C |
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| Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 20 - 80% |
Compatibility Information
| Designed For | P/N: S251BMU313, S251BPU313, S252BU313R |
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Product features
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Performance
By adding 10Gbps USB ports to your computer, you can harness the speed of USB 3.2 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 3.2 PCIe card is a necessity for external drives, drive enclosures, and many other USB 3.2 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.Compatible with Older USB Devices
Connecting older peripherals isn't a problem. This versatile dual-port USB 3.2 card is backward compatible with legacy USB 3.2 Gen 1/2.0 devices that use the common USB Type-A port, so you can eliminate the added expense and aggravation of purchasing new devices. You can also connect older devices on the USB Type-C port using a variety of USB-C cables and adapters.Easy Installation
The USB 3.2 card is compatible with a broad range of Windows ; macOS and Linux operating systems. Plus, the high-quality card includes both standard-profile and low-profile brackets, making it easy to install in full or small form-factor PCs and servers.Faster Transfer Speeds with UASP
The card supports USB data transfer speeds of 10Gbps. But, you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB, when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. With UASP you can utilize the full potential of a SATA III SSD or HDD. UASP is supported in Windows 8, macOS (10.8 or above), and Linux . In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.2 Gen 2 at peak performance. At the same peak in testing, UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources. The PEXUSB311AC3 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.Key selling points
- HIGH PERFORMANCE: USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe Add-On card supports Multiple INs, maintains max bandwidth even when mixed speed devices are connected; 10Gbps per port; 1x USB-A & 1x USB-C | Upgraded version of our popular card PEXUSB311AC2
- 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
- COMPATIBILITY: Installs in full or low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 desktop/server slot (lower performance w/PCI-e 2.0); Windows/Linux/macOS auto driver install (Windows 8 & up); Works with USB 3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0
- THE STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: StarTech.com offers a 2-year warranty & free lifetime 24 hour support on this dual port USB-A & USB-C PCI Express Host Controller card w/ full & low profile bracket incl.
References
MPN: PEXUSB311AC3
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