StarTech.com PCI USB 3.2 Gen 1 Adapter Card with 4 Ports and SATA Power - PCI-X

StarTech.com 4 Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card with SATA/SP4 Power - 5Gbps

Upgrade your legacy PCI system with the StarTech.com PCIUSB3S4 4-Port PCI USB 3.2 Gen 1 Adapter Card, designed to bring SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 capabilities to older computers. This versatile expansion card supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, more than doubling the speed of traditional USB 2.0 connections, enabling faster data transfers for external drives, peripherals, and other USB devices. Its backward compatibility ensures seamless operation with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices, making it suitable for a wide range of existing hardware setups. The card's PCI-X interface supports older systems that rely solely on PCI or PCI-X slots, including models like Dell OptiPlex 7010 and HP Compaq dc7800, providing an efficient upgrade path without requiring new motherboard hardware.

Equipped with an optional SATA power connector, the PCIUSB3S4 delivers up to 900mA of power per port, allowing even power-hungry USB devices such as external hard drives and high-power peripherals to operate reliably. The card includes both a full-profile and a low-profile bracket, ensuring compatibility with both standard and compact computer cases, and guarantees flexible installation options. Featuring UASP support, the card optimizes transfer speeds and reduces CPU load, maximizing performance especially when transferring large files or multiple devices simultaneously. Its compact design weighs just over 2.5 ounces, making it a lightweight yet robust solution for expanding USB connectivity on older systems.

Designed with durability and ease of use in mind, the StarTech.com PCIUSB3S4 includes a driver CD and instruction manual, simplifying setup and configuration. Backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support, this product ensures long-term reliability and customer satisfaction. Whether upgrading a business workstation or enhancing an older desktop, this PCI-X USB expansion card delivers high-speed connectivity, versatile power options, and broad compatibility, extending the life and functionality of your existing hardware without the need for costly replacements.

Features:

• Compatibility: Supports Windows XP and newer versions, including Windows Server 2003 and up; only compatible with PCI/PCI-X slots, not PCIe

• Standard & Low Profile Brackets: Comes with a full-profile and a low-profile bracket, allowing installation in both full-sized and compact cases

• Optional Power: Features SATA and SP4 power ports to provide up to 900mA per USB port for power-intensive devices

• Transfer Speeds: Achieves data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps using UASP, maximizing PCI bus capabilities for faster performance

• Four SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports: Adds four USB 3.0 ports to expand connectivity in legacy systems, supporting a wide range of peripherals