StarTech.com 4-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card - 5Gbps

Overview

Add four USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports – three external ports and one internal port – to your computer

Here’s a cost-effective solution for adding USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity to your computer. This 4-port PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 1 card gives you three external ports and one internal port, for the ultimate connection flexibility.

Enjoy convenient USB 3.2 Gen 1 port availability

With three external USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports you can connect more devices to your computer. The card provides easy access to commonly-used peripherals such as your tablet and external hard drive. It also features an internal USB port that lets you connect a device such as a flash drive inside your computer case, providing added security and convenience.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 gives you fast access to your files with data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. Plus it's backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices, which eliminates the cost and aggravation of upgrading your existing devices.

Get up and running quickly

Setup is a breeze with native operating system support. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 adapter card automatically installs in Windows® 8.1, 8 and 7.

For convenient installation, this PCI Express USB 3.2 Gen 1 card features a dual-profile design that can be installed in almost any type of computer. It comes equipped with a standard profile bracket and also includes a low-profile bracket for installation in small form-factor/half-height systems.

UASP support for more efficient data transfers

This high-performance USB 3.2 Gen 1 card is enhanced with UASP support, which can perform ~70% faster read speed and ~40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.2 Gen 1, when paired with UASP-enabled enclosure.

The PEXUSB3S42 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Note : UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported in Windows 8.1, 8, Server 2012 and Linux kernel 2.6.37 or later. Test results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, StarTech.com add-on USB 3.2 Gen 1 cards, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.