StarTech.com PEXUSB3S44V USB Adapter - StarTech 4 Port PCI Express (PCIe) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels UASP SATA/LP4 Power Add four USB 3.0 ports with four independent channels, LP/SATA power, and charging support to yo

The PEXUSB3S44V 4-Port PCI Express USB 3.2 Gen 1 Card lets you add four, dedicated 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports to your PCIe x4-enabled PC. This independent port architecture improves USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance by transferring data on four individual channels to your computer, giving you faster file transfers. When multiple devices are connected, traditional single bus USB 3.2 Gen 1 cards share your maximum bandwidth between all ports. By employing four host controller chipsets, each port operates on a separate independent transmission channel. Dedicating up to 5 Gbps to each USB port reduces performance bottlenecks, and effectively quadruples your total available to bandwidth to 20 Gbps. Enhanced with UASP support (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this USB 3.2 Gen 1 controller performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.2 Gen 1 when paired with a (Note: UASP requires a compatible operating system). Using a more efficient protocol than the traditional USB BOT (Bulk-Only Transport), UASP technology optimizes transfers by allowing multiple commands to be processed simultaneously, significantly increasing transfer speeds for less wait time on data transfers. See our UASP test results below for further details. For high-power USB devices, this PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 1 card includes an optional SATA or LP4 power connector to connect to your system power supply and deliver up to 900mA of power per port to USB 3.2 Gen 1 bus-powered devices (500mA for USB 2.0). The USB 3.2 Gen 1 card also supports USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2 (Apple Mode only), letting you charge compatible Apple devices (iPhones and iPads) faster than a standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. The controller card is compliant with USB 3.2 Gen 1 standards while offering backward compatibility with existing USB 2.0 / 1.1 devices. For added versatility, the USB 3.2 Gen 1 PCIe card is equipped with a standard profile bracket and includes a low-profile/half-height bracket for installation in small form-factor computers. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. UASP is supported in Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012 and Linux kernel 2.6.37 or later. In testing UASP performed with up to a 70% faster read / 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.2 Gen 1 at peak performance. More from the Manufacturer

Product Description

Technical Information

Host Interface:
PCI Express x4

Media & Performance

UASP Support:
Yes

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:
4
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:
4
Number of SATA Ports:
1

Software

Operating System Supported:
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Linux

Physical Characteristics

Color Family:
Black
Product Color:
Black
Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Height:
4.7"
Width:
0.6"
Length:
6.6"
Weight (Approximate):
3.20 oz

Miscellaneous

Platform Supported:
PC, Linux
Country of Origin:
China
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Certification:
EU RoHS
Environmental Compliance:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Hardware
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
4 x Renesas/NEC - PD720202
Industry Standards
USB 3.0 Specification Rev. 1.0
USB Battery Charging Specification Rev. 1.2 (Apple Mode only)
PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.0
Interface
USB 3.0
Port Style
Integrated on Card
Ports
4
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x4 Male
External Ports
4 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin SuperSpeed) Female
Internal Ports
1 - LP4 (4 pin Molex Large Drive Power) Female
Internal Ports
1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
Performance
Maximum Cable Length
9.8 ft 3 m
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
5Gbps per port - 20Gbps Total
Type and Rate
USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support
Yes
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 8 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)
Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003 (32/64)
Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later
System and Cable Requirements
Available PCI Express x4 or greater slot
Included in Package
1 - 4 Port PCIe USB Card
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Driver CD
1 - Instruction Manual
Weight
1 lb
Item Dimension
6.57 x 5.51 x 1.10
Warranty Information
2 Year Warranty