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StarTech.com USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card - USB-C 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Controller - USB Type-C Add-On PCIe Expansion Card -Windows/Linux

Part #: 1-2138454

StarTech.com USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card - USB-C 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Controller - USB Type-C Add-On PCIe Expansion Card -Windows/Linux

Part #: 1-2138454 MFG Part #: PEXUSB321C UPC #: 065030891264
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About the StarTech.com USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card - USB-C 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Controller - USB Type-C Add-On PCIe Expansion Card -Windows/Linux

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This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding a USB-C™ (20Gbps) port.

Add a 20 Gbps USB Type-C Port to Your Desktop Computer

The controller card enables you to connect USB-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) devices to your desktop computer. The USB-C port is ideal for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and solid state drives or charging and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-C port provides up to 15W (5V/3A) of power and is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) devices.

Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 (5 Gbps).

SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) Performance

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 card features an ASMedia ASM3242 host controller that utilizes x4 lanes of the PCIe 3.0 bus, making the card capable of speeds up to 20Gbps and enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected through a USB Hub (Note: The USB hub must also support this feature). The card also supports UASP for improved performance with storage devices.

Wide Installation Compatibility

This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets ensuring you can install it into either a full or low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (backward compatible w/PCIe 2.0). For wide platform support the card is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS. For hassle-free installation the drivers install automatically on computers running Windows 8 or higher. Works w/USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 devices

PEXUSB321C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual North American based technical support. StarTech.com has been the IT professionals' choice for over 30 years.

More from the ManufacturerThis PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding a USB-C™ (20Gbps) port. Add a 20 Gbps USB Type-C Port to Your Desktop Computer The controller card enables you to connect USB-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) devices to your desktop computer. The USB-C port is ideal for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and solid state drives or charging and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-C port provides up to 15W (5V/3A) of power and is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) devices. Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) Performance The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 card features an ASMedia ASM3242 host controller that utilizes x4 lanes of the PCIe 3.0 bus, making the card capable of speeds up to 20Gbps and enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected through a USB Hub (Note: The USB hub must also support this feature). The card also supports UASP for improved performance with storage devices. Wide Installation Compatibility This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets ensuring you can install it into either a full or low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (backward compatible w/PCIe 2.0). For wide platform support the card is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS. For hassle-free installation the drivers install automatically on computers running Windows 8 or higher. Works w/USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 devices PEXUSB321C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual North American based technical support. StarTech.com has been the IT professionals' choice for over 30 years.

More from the Manufacturer

This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding a USB-C™ (20Gbps) port.

Add a 20 Gbps USB Type-C Port to Your Desktop Computer

The controller card enables you to connect USB-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) devices to your desktop computer. The USB-C port is ideal for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and solid state drives or charging and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-C port provides up to 15W (5V/3A) of power and is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) devices.

Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 (5 Gbps).

SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) Performance

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 card features an ASMedia ASM3242 host controller that utilizes x4 lanes of the PCIe 3.0 bus, making the card capable of speeds up to 20Gbps and enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected through a USB Hub (Note: The USB hub must also support this feature). The card also supports UASP for improved performance with storage devices.

Wide Installation Compatibility

This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets ensuring you can install it into either a full or low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (backward compatible w/PCIe 2.0). For wide platform support the card is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS. For hassle-free installation the drivers install automatically on computers running Windows 8 or higher. Works w/USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 devices

PEXUSB321C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual North American based technical support. StarTech.com has been the IT professionals' choice for over 30 years.

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Technical Specifications of the StarTech.com USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card - USB-C 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Controller - USB Type-C Add-On PCIe Expansion Card -Windows/Linux

General Information


Manufacturer StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number PEXUSB321C
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.startech.com
Brand Name StarTech.com
Product Name PCI Express USB Card
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 1
Number of USB 3.2 Ports 1

Software


Operating System Supported Windows 11Mac OS X 10.15 CatalinaWindows 8Mac OS X 10.13 High SierraMac OS X 11.0 Big SurWindows 8.1Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaMac OS X 12.0 MontereyWindows Server 2016Windows 10Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022Mac OS X 10.14 MojaveLinux 3.5Windows Server 2012 R2

Physical Characteristics


Color Family Red
Product Color Red
Form Factor Plug-in Card
Height 0.9"
Width 3.1"
Length 2"
Weight (Approximate) 1.30 oz

Miscellaneous


Package Contents
  • PCI Express USB Card
  • 1x Full Profile Bracket (Installed)
  • 1x Low Profile Bracket
  • 1x Quick-Start Guide
Additional Information

OS Compatibility:

  • Windows® 8, 8.1, 10, 11
  • Windows Server® 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
  • macOS 10.13 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0
  • Linux® 3.5 and up - LTS Versions only
Platform Supported MacLinuxPC
Green Compliant Yes
Green Compliance Certificate / Authority EU RoHS
Country of Origin Taiwan
Environmental Compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
EU RoHS Declaration URL https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb321c_rohs.pdf
REACH Declaration URL https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb321c_rohs.pdf
REACH free of SVHC Yes
WEEE Statement https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb321c_weee.pdf
End of Life Manual Availability Yes

Warranty


Limited Warranty 2 Year

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