StarTech.com PEXUSB3S11 PCI Express USB 3.2 Gen 1 Expansion Card with UASP Support

StarTech.com 2 port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card with UASP Support - 5Gbps - 1 Internal 1 External

Enhance your PC's connectivity with the StarTech.com PEXUSB3S11 PCI Express USB 3.2 Gen 1 Card, designed to add one internal and one external USB 3.2 Gen 1 port via a PCI Express x1 slot. Built with a native NEC PCI Express host controller chipset, this expansion card supports transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, enabling rapid data transfer and efficient operation. Its backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices ensures seamless integration with existing peripherals, making it a versatile upgrade for any system. The internal USB port facilitates connection to internal storage solutions or front-panel hubs, streamlining your workspace and improving data management.

The card is equipped with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support, which can deliver transfer speeds up to 70% faster than standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 connections when used with compatible operating systems such as Windows 8 and Server 2012. UASP enhances data transfer efficiency by allowing multiple commands to be processed simultaneously, reducing wait times and decreasing CPU load during large file transfers. For bus-powered devices, an optional SATA power connector delivers up to 900mA per port, ensuring reliable power delivery for high-demand peripherals. Backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support from StarTech.com, this card offers a durable, long-term solution for expanding your PC’s USB capabilities.

Fully compliant with USB 3.0 revision 1.0 and Intel xHCI rev0.96 specifications, the card supports hot swapping, plug-and-play operation, and various USB communication types including control, bulk, interrupt, and isochronous transfers. Its PCI Express 2.0 compatibility ensures high-speed performance and broad compatibility across different motherboards and systems. Whether upgrading a workstation, gaming PC, or server, this compact plug-in card provides a reliable and efficient way to increase your USB port count and improve data transfer performance, all while maintaining compatibility with existing USB standards and devices.

Features:

• Provides both internal and external USB 3.0 connections

• Optional SATA power connector supports up to 900mA per port

• Fully compliant with USB 3.0 revision 1.0 and Intel xHCI rev0.96 specifications

• Supports UASP for faster data transfer efficiency

• PCI Express 2.0 compliant for high-speed performance

• Supports transfer speeds up to 5Gbps (SuperSpeed), 480Mbps (High Speed), 12Mbps (Full Speed), and 1.5Mbps (Low Speed)

• Backward compatible with previous USB standards

• USB ports support hot swapping and plug-and-play operation

• Supports PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification revision 1.2

• Fully supports USB communication types including control, bulk, interrupt, and isochronous transfer