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StarTech.com 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express Expansion Add-On Card - Windows, macOS, Linux

Part #: 1-2144380

StarTech.com 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express Expansion Add-On Card - Windows, macOS, Linux

Part #: 1-2144380 MFG Part #: PEXUSB311AC3 UPC #: 065030887083
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About the StarTech.com 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express Expansion Add-On Card - Windows, macOS, Linux

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This USB 3.2 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 3.2 Gen 2 ports to your computer and giving you access to data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps per port. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (also known as USB 3.1) 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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More from the ManufacturerThis USB 3.2 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 3.2 Gen 2 ports to your computer and giving you access to data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps per port. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (also known as USB 3.1) 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. More from the Manufacturer

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This USB 3.2 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 3.2 Gen 2 ports to your computer and giving you access to data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps per port. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (also known as USB 3.1) 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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Technical Specifications of the StarTech.com 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCI Express Expansion Add-On Card - Windows, macOS, Linux

General Information


Manufacturer StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number PEXUSB311AC3
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.startech.com
Brand Name StarTech.com
Product Name USB Adapter
Packaged Quantity 1 Each
Product Type USB Adapter

Technical Information


Host Interface PCI Express x4

Media & Performance


UASP Support Yes

Interfaces/Ports


Total Number of USB Ports 2
Number of USB 3.2 Ports 2
Number of SATA Ports 1

Software


Operating System Supported Windows 8Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaWindows Server 2016Windows 11Windows Server 2012Mac OS X 10.14 MojaveWindows 10Mac OS X 10.15 CatalinaWindows Server 2019Mac OS X 12.0 MontereyWindows 8.1Mac OS X 10.13 High SierraWindows Server 2008 R2Mac OS X 11.0 Big SurWindows 7Windows Server 2022Linux 3.5

Physical Characteristics


Color Family Red
Product Color Red
Form Factor Plug-in Card
Height 0.7"
Width 3.2"
Length 4.7"
Weight (Approximate) 1.70 oz

Miscellaneous


Package Contents
  • USB Adapter
  • 1 x Low Profile Bracket
  • 1 x Quick Start Guide
Additional Information

OS Compatibility:

  • Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
  • Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019
  • Linux® 3.5 and up - LTS Versions only
  • macOS 13.0, 12.0, 11.0, 10.15, 10.14, 10.13
Platform Supported PCLinuxMac
Green Compliant Yes
Green Compliance Certificate / Authority EU RoHS
Country of Origin Taiwan
Environmental Compliance Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2
EU RoHS Declaration URL https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb311ac3_rohs.pdf
REACH Declaration URL https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb311ac3_rohs.pdf
REACH free of SVHC Yes
WEEE Statement https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb311ac3_weee.pdf
End of Life Manual Availability Yes

Warranty


Limited Warranty 2 Year






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