Startech PCIe USB 3.1 Card, 2x USB C 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps, PCIe Gen 3 x4, ASM3142 Chipset, USB Type-C PCI Express Card, 2-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Expansion Add-On Card, Windows, macOS, Linux
Full/Low-Profile | USB adapter | PCIe 3.0 x4 low profile | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 x 2 | for P/N: S252BU313R
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Main Specification
| Product Description | Startech PCIe USB 3.1 Card, 2x USB C 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps, PCIe Gen 3 x4, ASM3142 Chipset, USB Type-C PCI Express Card, 2-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Expansion Add-On Card, Windows, macOS, Linux - Full/Low-Profile - USB adapter - PCIe 3.0 x4 - USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 x 2 |
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| Device Type | USB adapter |
| Form Factor | Plug-in card - low profile |
| Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
| Ports | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 x 2 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 8 cm x 12.2 cm x 1.8 cm |
| Weight | 45.4 g |
| Data Link Protocol | USB 3.1 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
| Processor | ASMedia ASM1142 |
| Compliant Standards | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, xHCI, USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Apple macOS High Sierra 10.13, Apple macOS Mojave 10.14, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Linux LTS versions only, Linux 3.5 or later, Apple macOS Catalina 10.15, Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0, Apple macOS Monterey 12.0, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS Ventura 13.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-year warranty |
| Designed For | P/N: S252BU313R |
General
| Device Type | USB adapter |
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| Form Factor | Plug-in card - low profile |
| Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
Networking
| Ports | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 x 2 |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Link Protocol | USB 3.1 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
| Features | UASP |
| Compliant Standards | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, xHCI, USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
Processor / Memory
| Processor | ASMedia ASM1142 |
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Expansion / Connectivity
| Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 24 pin USB-C 1 x SATA power - 15 pin Serial ATA power (internal) |
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Miscellaneous
| Included Accessories | Low-profile bracket |
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| Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, WEEE, REACH |
Software / System Requirements
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Apple macOS High Sierra 10.13, Apple macOS Mojave 10.14, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Linux LTS versions only, Linux 3.5 or later, Apple macOS Catalina 10.15, Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0, Apple macOS Monterey 12.0, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS Ventura 13.0 |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Width | 8 cm |
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| Depth | 12.2 cm |
| Height | 1.8 cm |
| Weight | 45.4 g |
Manufacturer Warranty
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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Environmental Parameters
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
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| Max Operating Temperature | 70 °C |
Compatibility Information
| Designed For | P/N: S252BU313R |
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Product features
Faster USB Performance
Also known as USB 3.1 Gen 2, this USB 3.2 Gen 2 card adds two 10Gbps USB Type-C ports to your computer. Utilizing an ASMedia ASM3142 chipset, this card harnesses the speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2. With higher data throughput support, this USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe expansion card is a necessity for external drives and many other USB 3.2 Gen 2 peripherals and includes an optional SATA power connector for high power devices. The card is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480mbps) devices. The card works with newer USB-C devices, but can easily support your existing USB-A peripherals using inexpensive USB Type C cables and adapters. See our Accessories Tab for supported options.Easy Installation
The USB 3.2 card is compatible with Windows , Linux and macOS operating systems. The card includes both standard-profile and low-profile brackets to install in various form-factor PCs and servers.The Choice of IT Pros Since 1985
StarTech.com conducts thorough compatibility and performance testing on all our products to ensure we are meeting or exceeding industry standards and providing high-quality products to IT Professionals. Our local StarTech.com Technical Advisors have broad product expertise and work directly with our StarTech.com Engineers to provide support for our customers both pre and post-sales. The PEXUSB312C3 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.Key selling points
- HIGH PERFORMANCE: Add 2x USB-C SuperSpeed 10Gbps ports to your desktop PC with this USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 PCIe Card; Expansion card provides up to 5V 3A (15W) via the USB-C ports
- USB 3.2 GEN 2X1 SPEEDS: PCI Express card features the ASMedia ASM3142 host controller using x4 lanes of PCIe 3.0; Capable of speeds up to 10Gbps enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs
- MAXIMIZED USB PERFORMANCE: 2-port USB-C PCIe Card adapter supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) optimizing USB performance; Installs in full/low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 desktop / server slot (lower performance with PCI-e 2.0)
- COMPATIBILITY: Add-on card installs in full or low-profile (bracket included) PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (Backward compatible with PCIe 2.0); Windows/Linux/macOS with auto-install drivers Win 8 and up; Works with USB 3.2 Gen 2/3.0/2.0 devices
- COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: This dual port USB-C 10Gbps PCIe card supports data transfer only; It does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode for video output, USB Power Delivery, or Thunderbolt devices
References
MPN: PEXUSB312C3
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