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StarTech.com PCI Express USB Card - PCI Express x4 - Plug-in Card - 1 USB Port(s) - UASP Support - PC, Linux, Mac

SKU: STCPEXUSB321C

Description
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE: Add 1x USB-C SuperSpeed 20Gbps port to your desktop PC with this USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card; Expansion card provides up to 15W (5V @ 3A) to power & charge devices
  • COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: The USB-C 20Gbps port supports data transfer only; It does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode for video output, USB Power Delivery, or Thunderbolt devices

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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.

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Specifications
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
Marketing Information

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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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 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
  • Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
  • Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
  • Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur
  • Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey
  • Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
  • Linux 3.5
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
  • PC
  • Linux
  • Mac
Country of Origin Taiwan
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)
Warranty
Limited Warranty 2 Year
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06/28/2018

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