StarTech.com PEXUSB312C3 interface cards/adapter Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

StarTech.com 2-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe Card, USB-C 10Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Adapter, Data Only, Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA

Key Features

• HIGH PERFORMANCE: Add 2x USB-C SuperSpeed 10Gbps ports to your desktop PC with this USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 PCIe Card; Expansion card provides up to 5V 3A (15W) via the USB-C ports
• USB 3.2 GEN 2X1 SPEEDS: PCI Express card features the ASMedia ASM3142 host controller using x4 lanes of PCIe 3.0; Capable of speeds up to 10Gbps enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs
• MAXIMIZED USB PERFORMANCE: 2-port USB-C PCIe Card adapter supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) optimizing USB performance; Installs in full/low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 desktop / server slot (lower performance with PCI-e 2.0)
• COMPATIBILITY: Add-on card installs in full or low-profile (bracket included) PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (Backward compatible with PCIe 2.0); Windows/Linux/macOS with auto-install drivers Win 8 and up; Works with USB 3.2 Gen 2/3.0/2.0 devices
• COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: This dual port USB-C 10Gbps PCIe card supports data transfer only; It does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode for video output, USB Power Delivery, or Thunderbolt devices

Description

PCI-Express USB-C Card | 10Gbps | PCIe Gen3 x4 | 2-Year Warranty

This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2 card installs into an available PCI-Express slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding two USB-C™ (10Gbps) ports.

Faster USB Performance

Also known as USB 3.1 Gen 2, this USB 3.2 Gen 2 card adds two 10Gbps USB Type-C™ ports to your computer.

Utilizing an ASMedia ASM3142 chipset, this card harnesses the speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2. With higher data throughput support, this USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe expansion card is a necessity for external drives and many other USB 3.2 Gen 2 peripherals and includes an optional SATA power connector for high power devices.

The card is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480mbps) devices. The card works with newer USB-C devices, but can easily support your existing USB-A peripherals using inexpensive USB Type C cables and adapters. See our Accessories Tab for supported options.

Easy Installation

The USB 3.2 card is compatible with Windows®, Linux® and macOS® operating systems. The card includes both standard-profile and low-profile brackets to install in various form-factor PCs and servers.

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The PEXUSB312C3 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	2
Output interface	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Host interface	PCIe
Expansion card form factor	Full-height / Low-profile
Expansion card standard	PCIe 3.0
Technical details
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM3142
Data transfer rate (max)	10 Gbit/s
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
Performance
UASP support	Yes
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM3142
Data transfer rate (max)	10 Gbit/s
Product colour	Red
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Certificates
Certification	CE, FCC, REACH
Colour
Product colour	Red
Design
Internal	Yes
Product colour	Red
Certification	CE, FCC, REACH
Features
UASP support	Yes
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM3142
Data transfer rate (max)	10 Gbit/s
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supported	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 operating systems supported	Yes
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Weight & dimensions
Width	3.15" (80 mm)
Depth	4.8" (122 mm)
Height	0.709" (18 mm)
Weight	1.59 oz (45 g)
Package width	5.59" (142 mm)
Package depth	6.81" (173 mm)
Package height	1.18" (30 mm)
Package weight	4.23 oz (120 g)
Packaging data
Mounting brackets included	Yes
Package width	5.59" (142 mm)
Package depth	6.81" (173 mm)
Package height	1.18" (30 mm)
Package weight	4.23 oz (120 g)
User guide	Yes
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case	60 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	15" (380 mm)
Master (outer) case length	19.3" (490 mm)
Master (outer) case height	12.6" (320 mm)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Packaging content
Mounting brackets included	Yes
User guide	Yes
Other features
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM3142