USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) | PCI-Express 3.0 | PCIe x4 Slot | USB Type-CThis USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot on your computer and lets you upgrade your current system by adding a USB-C™ (20 Gbps) port.Add a 20 Gbps USB Type-C port to your desktopThe controller card lets you connect USB-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) devices to your desktop. The USB-C port is ideal for connecting USB peripherals such as external hard drives and solid-state drives, or for charging and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-C port delivers up to 15W (5V/3A) of power and is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) devices. Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) is also known as USB 3.1 (10Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) is also known as USB 3.0 (5Gbps). SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) Performance This USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 card features an ASMedia ASM3242 host controller that utilizes 4 lanes of the PCIe 3.0 bus, enabling it to achieve 20Gbps throughput and provide fast access to high-performance devices such as NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports "Multiple INs" to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected via a USB hub (note: the USB hub must also support this feature). It also supports UASP to improve the performance of storage devices.Compatible with many systemsThe expansion card comes with both full-height and half-height installation brackets to allow you to install it into a corresponding PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (backwards compatible with PCIe 2.0). It is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS, thus supporting many platforms. Drivers are automatically installed on Windows 8 or later computers for easy installation. Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2/3.0/2.0 devicesThe PEXUSB321C hub is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free 24/5 technical support. StarTech.com has been the preferred choice of IT professionals for over 30 years.The StarTech.com Advantage
| Connectivity |
| Host Interface |
PCIe |
| Output interface |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| Expansion card standard |
PCIe 3.0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C Ports Quantity |
1 |
| Design
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| Internal |
Yes |
| Product color |
Red |
| Mean time between failures |
3126209 h |
| Features
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| Component set |
ASMedia - ASM3242 |
| Data transfer rate (max) |
20 Gbit/s |
| UASP Support |
Yes |
| Environmental conditions
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| Operating temperature |
0 - 85 °C |
| Non-operating temperature |
-25 - 85 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (HH) |
15 - 90% |
| Minimum system requirements
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| Windows operating system support |
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 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 System Support |
Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS |
| Linux operating system support |
Yes |
| Server operating system support |
Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Technical details
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| Sustainability certificates |
CE, RoHS |
| Weight and dimensions
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| Width |
80 mm |
| Depth |
51 mm |
| Height |
22 mm |
| Weight |
37 g |
| Packaging information
|
| elevation hooks included |
Yes |
| Quick Installation Guide |
Yes |
| Package width |
142 mm |
| Package depth |
170 mm |
| Package height |
30 mm |
| Package weight |
101 g |
| Logistics data
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| Harmonized System Code |
84733020 |
| Produced by main (external) locker |
60 piece(s) |
| Main locker width (external) |
500 mm |
| Main locker length (external) |
380 mm |
| Height of main locker (external) |
310 mm |
