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2 Port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter

PEXUSB3S2

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Add 2 USB 3.0 ports to your desktop computer through a PCI Express expansion slot

$46.99 USD

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Providing speeds up to 10x faster than that of USB 2.0, this PCI Express USB 3.0 card enables you to access your data and transfer files much faster than USB 2.0, by adding two USB 3.0 ports to your PCI Express capable PC.

Featuring a native NEC PCI Express host controller chipset, the new USB 3.0 standard supports transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, while still providing connectivity and support for the older USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and 1.1 (12Mbps) devices.

In addition to providing a much faster transfer rate the PEXUSB3S2 USB 3.0 card also supplies 900mA of power per USB port, allowing more and more external devices to operate without the need of an additional power source.

The StarTech.com Advantage

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity at up to 5 Gbps and 80% more power than USB 2.0
Dual profile design to fit into Full or Low Profile/small form factor (SFF) systems
Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

Provides two external USB 3.0 connections
Fully compliant with USB 3.0 revision 1.0 specifications and Intel xHCI rev0.96 specifications, with transfer rates up to 5 Gbps
Built-in optional LP4 Molex power connector for bus-powered USB devices
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0/1.1 devices
Optionally provides up to 900mA per USB port
Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 specifications
Supports up to 127 USB devices per port (requires additional USB hubs)
Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible
Support Control/Bulk/Interrupt/Isochronous USB Transfer modes
Includes a Low Profile installation bracket

Applications

Upgrade an older PCIe-based system with USB 3.0 connectivity to fully utilize USB 3.0 devices
Expand a system's USB capabilities with two additional external USB ports
Connect additional external hard drives, CD/DVD drives, MP3 players, printers, scanners, webcams, game controllers, digital cameras, etc. to a computer system

Product Numbers

Dell Harmony	A3337171
TechData Dis	10920215
ASI Distribution USA	87067
D and H	PEXUSB3S2
Ingram Micro USA	CK9048
Synnex US	STA-PEXUSB3S2
UPC Code	065030837125

Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information
Warranty	Lifetime
Hardware
Interface	USB 3.0
Ports	2
Bus Type	PCI Express
Card Type	Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID	Renesas/NEC - µPD720200
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)	1 - PCI Express x1 Male
Internal Ports	1 - LP4 (4 pin; Molex Large Drive Power) Male
External Ports	2 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Performance
Type and Rate	USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
MTBF	11,914 Hours
Software
OS Compatibility	Windows XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-bit)/ 8(32/64-bit)
Physical Characteristics
Product Length	4.8 in [121 mm]
Product Width	3 in [76 mm]
Product Height	0.7 in [19 mm]
Product Weight	2.1 oz [60 g]
Environmental
Operating Temperature	-0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity	0~85% RH
Special Notes / Requirements
Note	The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. If used with PCI Express Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5 Gbps. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps.
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight	0.3 lb [0.1 kg]
What's in the Box
Included in Package	1 - PCI Express USB 3.0 Card
	1 - LP4 Molex to SATA Adapter
	1 - Low Profile bracket
	1 - Installation CD
	1 - Instruction Manual