StarTech.com PEXUSB321C interface cards/adapter Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)

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StarTech.com 1-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card - USB-C SuperSpeed 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Controller Card - USB Type-C PCIe Add-On Adapter Card - Expansion Card - Windows & Linux (PEXUSB321C)
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) | PCI-Express 3.0 | PCIe x4 Slot | USB Type-C

This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding a USB-C (20Gbps) port.

Add a 20 Gbps USB Type-C Port to Your Desktop Computer

The controller card enables you to connect USB-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) devices to your desktop computer. The USB-C port is ideal for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and solid state drives or charging and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-C port provides up to 15W (5V/3A) of power and is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) devices.

Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 (5 Gbps).

SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) Performance

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 card features an ASMedia ASM3242 host controller that utilizes x4 lanes of the PCIe 3.0 bus, making the card capable of speeds up to 20Gbps and enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected through a USB Hub (Note: The USB hub must also support this feature). The card also supports UASP for improved performance with storage devices.

Wide Installation Compatibility

This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets ensuring you can install it into either a full or low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (backward compatible w/PCIe 2.0). For wide platform support the card is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS. For hassle-free installation the drivers install automatically on computers running Windows 8 or higher. Works w/USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 devices

PEXUSB321C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual North American based technical support. StarTech.com has been the IT professionals' choice for over 30 years.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- HIGH PERFORMANCE: Add 1x USB-C SuperSpeed 20Gbps port to your desktop PC with this USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card; Expansion card provides up to 15W (5V @ 3A) to power & charge devices
- FULL USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 SPEEDS: Featuring the ASMedia ASM3242 host controller using x4 lanes of PCIe 3.0, this card is fully capable of speeds up to 20Gbps enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs
- MAXIMIZED USB PERFORMANCE: USB Type-C PCI Express card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when mix speed devices are connected to a Hub (hub must also support this feature); UASP support improves performance with storage devices
More Information
SKU PEXUSB321C
EAN 0065030891264
Specification
Ports & interfaces
InternalYes
Host interfacePCIe
Output interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
Expansion card standardPCIe 3.0
Performance
ChipsetASMedia - ASM3242
UASP supportYes
Data transfer rate (max)20 Gbit/s
Product colourRed
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Design
InternalYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)3126209 h
Product colourRed
Features
ChipsetASMedia - ASM3242
UASP supportYes
Data transfer rate (max)20 Gbit/s
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 85 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)15 - 90%
Technical details
Sustainability certificatesCE, RoHS
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 systems supportedMac 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 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Weight & dimensions
Width3.15" (80 mm)
Depth2.01" (51 mm)
Height0.866" (22 mm)
Weight1.31 oz (37 g)
Package width5.59" (142 mm)
Package depth6.69" (170 mm)
Package height1.18" (30 mm)
Package weight3.56 oz (101 g)
Packaging data
Quick installation guideYes
Mounting brackets includedYes
Package width5.59" (142 mm)
Package depth6.69" (170 mm)
Package height1.18" (30 mm)
Package weight3.56 oz (101 g)
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case60 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width19.7" (500 mm)
Master (outer) case length15" (380 mm)
Master (outer) case height12.2" (310 mm)
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Packaging content
Quick installation guideYes
Mounting brackets includedYes
Other features
ChipsetASMedia - ASM3242
Manufacturer StarTech.com
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