StarTech 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express Expansion Add-On Card - Windows PEXUSB311AC3

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HIGH PERFORMANCE: USB 3.1 Gen 2 or USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 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

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


This USB 3.1 Gen 2 card lets you add one USB-C port and one USB-A port to your computer, through a PCI Express slot. It enables you to upgrade your current system by adding two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports to your computer and giving you access to data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps per port. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2x1) PCIe Add-On card supports Multiple INs, maintains optimal bandwidth even when mixed speed devices are connected.



Plus, by adding one USB-C and one USB-A port to your PC, you can easily connect legacy, modern, and future USB devices, regardless of the USB connector type.



USB 3.1 Gen 2 Performance

By adding 10Gbps USB ports to your computer, you can harness the speed of USB 3.1 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 3.1 PCIe card is a necessity for external drives, drive enclosures, and many other USB 3.1 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.HARDWARE
Bus Type
PCI ExpressCard Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)Chipset ID
ASMedia - ASM3142Industry Standards
USB 3.2 Specifications
PCI Express Base 3.0 Specifications
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1Interface
PCI Express x4Ports
2PERFORMANCE
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10GbpsMTBF
2,684,396 HoursType and Rate
USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/sUASP Support
YesCONNECTOR(S)
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x4 MaleExternal Ports
1 - USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Female
1 - USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) FemaleInternal Ports
1 - SATA Power (15 pin) PlugSOFTWARE
Microsoft WHQL Certified
YesOS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 Linux 3.5 to 4.11.x macOS 10.15, 10.14, 10.13SPECIAL NOTES / REQUIREMENTS
Note
The cards USB-C port is a standard data throughput port. It does not support DP Alt Mode or USB Power Delivery
The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interfaceSystem and Cable Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer or server with a PCI Express x4 slot or higher (x8, x16)
Optional SATA power connectorENVIRONMENTAL
Humidity
20-80% RHOperating Temperature
5^oC to 50^oC (41^oF to 122^oF)Storage Temperature
-20^oC to 85^oC (-4^oF to 185^oF)