StarTech ECUSB3S254F Flush Mount ExpressCard 54mm USB 3 Card

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2 Port Flush Mount ExpressCard 54mm SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter with UASP - Dual Port Laptop ExpressCard USB 3 Controller
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The ECUSB3S254F 2-Port Flush Mount USB 3.0 ExpressCard Adapter lets you add two USB 3.0 ports to your ExpressCard-enabled laptop.

The USB 3.0 card uses a unique design that allows it to sit flush in a standard 54mm laptop ExpressCard slot, creating a seamless add-on that can be left installed even while on the move, without having to worry about impact damage to either the card or the ExpressCard slot.

Enhanced with UASP support (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this USB 3.0 controller performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP supported enclosure (Note: UASP requires a compatible operating system). Using a more efficient protocol than the traditional USB BOT (Bulk-Only Transport), UASP technology optimizes transfers by allowing multiple commands to be processed simultaneously, significantly increasing transfer speeds for less wait time on data transfers. See our UASP test results below for further details.

The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card supports data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 (at up to 480Mbps), or USB 1.1/1.0 at up to 1.5/1.2 Mbps respectively - the perfect laptop accessory for users to connect USB devices, both new and old.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Improved Performance with UASP

UASP is supported in Windows® 8 and Server 2012. In testing UASP performed with up to a 70% faster read / 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

UASP Speed Diagram

At the same peak in testing, UASP also showed up to an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

UASP Speed Diagram

Test results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, StarTech.com add-on USB 3.0 cards, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

Applications

  • Users who need USB connectivity, but do not need to swap between other ExpressCard adapters, so will leave the card installed in the card slot
  • Mobile users who want to leave ExpressCard adapters installed, without worry about damaging the card or slot while on the move
  • Connect high performance USB 3.0 external storage devices to a laptop
  • Upgrade an older laptop with USB 3.0 connectivity
  • Expand on your laptop expansion capabilities with additional USB ports
 
 

Technical Specifications

WARRANTY INFORMATION
  Warranty 2 Years
HARDWARE
  Bus Type ExpressCard
  Card Type 54mm ExpressCard
  Chipset ID Renesas/NEC - µPD720200
  Interface USB 3.0
  Ports 2
PERFORMANCE
  Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
  UASP Support Yes
CONNECTOR(S)
  External Ports 2 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
SOFTWARE
  OS Compatibility Windows® 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2003
SPECIAL NOTES / REQUIREMENTS
  Note The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the host bus interface. If used with ExpressCard Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5 Gbps. If used with ExpressCard Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps.
  System and Cable Requirements Available ExpressCard/54 slot
POWER
  Center Tip Polarity Positive
  Output Voltage 5 DC
  Plug Type A
  Power Source Not Included (not required for standard applications)
ENVIRONMENTAL
  Operating Temperature 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)
  Storage Temperature -65°C to 125°C (-85°F to 257°F)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
  Product Height 0.2 in [5 mm]
  Product Length 2.9 in [74 mm]
  Product Weight 0.9 oz [25 g]
  Product Width 2.1 in [54 mm]
PACKAGING INFORMATION
  Shipping (Package) Weight 3.7 oz [105 g]
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
  Included in Package 1 - ExpressCard USB 3.0 Card
    1 - USB to DC Power Adapter Cable
    1 - Driver CD
    1 - Instruction Manual
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