StarTech PEXUSB312C3 USB3.1 Gen2 PCIe PCI-E Card

Model
PEXUSB312C3
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$83.04
PCIe USB 3.1 Card - 2x USB C 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps - PCIe Gen 3 x4 - ASM3142 Chipset - USB Type C PCI Express Card (PEXUSB312C3)
StarTech
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This PCIe USB 3.1 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 3.2 Gen 2x1, this USB 3.1 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 3.1 Gen 2. With higher data throughput support, this USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCIe expansion card is a necessity for external drives and many other USB 3.1 Gen 2 peripherals and includes an optional SATA power connector for high power devices. 

The card is backward compatible with USB 3.0 (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 3.1 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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StarTech.com conducts thorough compatibility and performance testing on all our products to ensure we are meeting or exceeding industry standards and providing high-quality products to IT Professionals. Our local StarTech.com Technical Advisors have broad product expertise and work directly with our StarTech.com Engineers to provide support for our customers both pre and post-sales.  

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

Applications

  • Expand the USB capabilities of your system with two USB-C ports, or install the card as a vital hardware component when building a new PC
  • Upgrade an older PCIe equipped desktop from USB 3.0/2.0 to USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) with Type C
  • Ideal for file backups, video editing, and data recovery, using high-bandwidth USB 3.1 Gen 2 external storage solutions

 

Technical Specifications

WARRANTY INFORMATION
  Warranty 2 Years
HARDWARE
  Bus Type PCI Express
  Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
  Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM3142
  Industry Standards USB 3.2 Specification Rev. 2.0
USB Specification Rev. 2.0
PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1
UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0
  Interface USB 3.1 Gen 2
  Port Style Integrated on Card
  Ports 2
PERFORMANCE
  Maximum Data Transfer Rate 10Gbps
  Type and Rate USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
  UASP Support Yes
CONNECTOR(S)
  Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI Express x4 Male
  External Ports 2 - USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Female
  Internal Ports 1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
SOFTWARE
  OS Compatibility Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019
Linux® 3.5 to 4.11.x LTS version only
macOS Catalina (10.15)
macOS Mojave (10.14)
macOS High Sierra (10.13)
SPECIAL NOTES / REQUIREMENTS
  Note The card's USB-C ports are standard data throughput port. They do not support DP Alt Mode or USB Power Delivery.
    The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. PCI Express Gen 1.0 max throughput is 2.5Gbps. PCI Express Gen 2.0 max throughput is 5Gbps. PCI Express Gen 3.0 max throughput is 10Gbps.
  System and Cable Requirements PCI Express enabled computer or server with a PCI Express x4 slot or higher (x8, x16)
    Optional SATA power connector
ENVIRONMENTAL
  Humidity 20~80% RH
  Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
  Storage Temperature -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
  Product Height 0.7 in [1.8 cm]
  Product Length 4.8 in [12.2 cm]
  Product Width 3.1 in [8 cm]
  Weight of Product 0.1 lb [0 kg]
PACKAGING INFORMATION
  Package Height 30.000
  Package Length 173.000
  Package Width 142.000
  Shipping (Package) Weight 120.000
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
  Included in Package 1 - USB 3.1 Card
    1 - Low Profile Bracket
    1 - Quick Start Guide
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