StarTech.com 4-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 5Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4x Independent USB Controllers, 4x USB-A Ports
Key Features
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE USB CARD: Upgrade or expand a desktop or server's USB connectivity by adding four USB Type-A ports, each with a dedicated controller capable of up to 5Gbps, via a single PCI Express 2.0 x4 connection
- 4X INDEPENDENT USB CONTROLLERS: Dedicated USB controllers per port enhance data throughput and ensure each device has up to 5Gbps bandwidth available; Ideal for simultaneously transferring large files or editing photos/videos on external storage devices
- HORIZONTAL USB PORTS: Enhance compatibility with different computer cases, reducing the risk of port clearance issues, and accommodating a wider range USB devices and cables
- HIGH POWER: USB PCIe Expansion Card with SATA/LP4 power connectors provides additional power to the USB ports (when motherboard power is insufficient), supporting the Battery Charging 1.2 (5V 1.5A) specification & providing up to 5V 2A (10W) per port
- COMPATIBILITY: Drivers auto-install in most major operating systems including Windows 8 & up, macOS, and Linux; Works with all hardware platforms, including Intel, AMD, and Apple Silicon, that have a PCI Express 2.0 (or higher) x4, x8, or x16 slot
Description
Add four 5Gbps USB Type-A ports through via PCI Express
Upgrade or expand the USB connectivity of a desktop computer or server by adding four independent USB Type-A 5Gbps ports over a single PCI Express 2.0 x4 connection.
Dedicated USB 5Gbps Per Port
When multiple devices are connected, traditional single-bus USB 3.2 Gen 1 cards share the maximum bandwidth across all ports. By employing four host controller chipsets, each port operates on its own independent channel, providing up to 5Gbps to each USB port, reducing performance bottlenecks and effectively quadrupling the total available bandwidth to 20Gbps.
Charge USB Devices
This USB PCIe expansion card can receive supplemental power through SATA or LP4 connectors. It supports the Battery Charging 1.2 (5V 1.5A) specification and provides up to 5V 2A (10W) on the USB Type-A ports when the bus power from the motherboard is insufficient.
Compatibility
The PCI Express USB card drivers auto-install in most major operating systems, including Windows 8 and later, macOS, and Linux. The expansion card supports hardware platforms such as Intel, AMD, and Apple Silicon and fits in PCI Express x4, x8, and x16 slots. Horizontal USB ports enhance compatibility with different computer cases, reduce the risk of port clearance issues, and accommodate a wider range of USB devices and cables.
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Specifications
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| Internal |
Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| 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 |
PCI 2.0 |
| SATA power connector type |
SATA 15-pin |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Chipset |
Renesas - UPD720202 x4, Diodes Incorporated - PI7C9X2G608 |
| Data transfer rate (max) |
5 Gbit/s |
| Performance |
|---|
| UASP support |
Yes |
| Chipset |
Renesas - UPD720202 x4, Diodes Incorporated - PI7C9X2G608 |
| Data transfer rate (max) |
5 Gbit/s |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Colour |
|---|
| Product colour |
Black |
| Design |
|---|
| Internal |
Yes |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Features |
|---|
| UASP support |
Yes |
| Chipset |
Renesas - UPD720202 x4, Diodes Incorporated - PI7C9X2G608 |
| Data transfer rate (max) |
5 Gbit/s |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-10 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 90% |
| System requirements |
|---|
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, 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 |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Server operating systems supported |
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
4.72" (120 mm) |
| Depth |
6.65" (169 mm) |
| Height |
0.748" (19 mm) |
| Weight |
3.53 oz (100 g) |
| Package width |
5.67" (144 mm) |
| Package depth |
8.15" (207 mm) |
| Package height |
1.5" (38 mm) |
| Package weight |
3.88 oz (110 g) |
| Packaging data |
|---|
| Package width |
5.67" (144 mm) |
| Package depth |
8.15" (207 mm) |
| Package height |
1.5" (38 mm) |
| Package weight |
3.88 oz (110 g) |
| Quick installation guide |
Yes |
| Logistics data |
|---|
| Products per master (outer) case |
40 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) case width |
17.3" (440 mm) |
| Master (outer) case length |
16.5" (420 mm) |
| Master (outer) case height |
12.6" (320 mm) |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Quick installation guide |
Yes |
| Other features |
|---|
| Chipset |
Renesas - UPD720202 x4, Diodes Incorporated - PI7C9X2G608 |
