2 Port Flush Mount ExpressCard 54mm SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter with UASP Support

Add two flushmount USB 3.0 ports to your ExpressCard-enabled laptop

Product ID: ECUSB3S254F

3,6 stars (8 reviews) |
  • Unique flush-mount form factor design
  • Two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant ports with support for transfer rates up to 5 Gbps
  • UASP support for more efficient data transfer
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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 External Drive Enclosures (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

The StarTech.com Advantage

  • Eliminate the worry of snagging or hitting the ExpressCard with a unique Flush Mount design
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity at up to 5 Gbps, while still backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.x
  • Time-saving file transfers, up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported enclosure

Partner Numbers

  • SIEWERT & KAU 132628
  • Ingram Germany V931503
  • ALSO DEUTSCHLAND GMBH 2763840
  • UPC 065030843577

Compatibility

  • Windows 7 logo
  • Windows 8 logo
  • Windows 10 logo
  • Windows 11 logo
Windows® 11, 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2003

Specifications

Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years
Connector(s) 2 - External Ports USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps)
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)
Hardware Ports 2
Interface USB 3.0
Bus Type ExpressCard
Card Type 54mm ExpressCard
Chipset ID Renesas/NEC - µPD720200
Packaging Information Package Height 31 mm [1,2 in]
Package Length 14,5 cm [5,7 in]
Shipping (Package) Weight 105 g [3,7 oz]
Package Width 17,5 cm [6,9 in]
Performance Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support Yes
Physical Characteristics Weight of Product 25 g [0,9 oz]
Color Black & Silver
Material Steel
Product Length 74 mm [2,9 in]
Product Width 54 mm [2,1 in]
Product Height 0,5 cm [0,2 in]
Power Power Source Not Included (not required for standard applications)
Output Voltage 5 DC
Center Tip Polarity Positive
Plug Type A
Software OS Compatibility Windows® 11, 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 System and Cable Requirements Available ExpressCard/54 slot
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.
What's in the Box 1 - Included in Package ExpressCard USB 3.0 Card
USB to DC Power Adapter Cable
Driver CD
Instruction Manual

Certifications

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  • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) logo
  • TAA logo
  • FCC logo
  • CE logo
  • RCM logo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Installation

Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).

To install the driver:

  1. Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.

Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).

  1. Once the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, select Extract All, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  2. In the list of extracted files, right-click the Setup.exe file and select Run as Administrator.

Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.

  1. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and restart the computer when prompted.
  2. Your computer will automatically complete the driver installation and your device should be ready to use.
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Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).

To install the driver:

  1. Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.

Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\My Documents\Downloads).

  1. Once the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, select Extract All, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  2. In the list of extracted files, double-click the Setup.exe file.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and restart the computer when prompted.
  4. Your computer will automatically complete the driver installation and your device should be ready to use.
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Troubleshooting

If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power. 

The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
 

Windows 10 / 8

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
  2. Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
  3. Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
  4. Click Change advanced power settings.
  5. Click the plus sign (+) next to “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting” to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
  6. Click OK to apply the setting.

Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.

Windows 7 / Vista

  1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
  2. Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
  3. Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
  4. Click Change advanced power settings.
  5. Click the plus sign (+) next to “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting” to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
  6. Click OK to apply the setting.

Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.

Windows XP

  1. On your desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
  2. Click the Device Manager tab.
  3. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the arrow to the left of it.
  4. Right-click the first USB Root Hub device and select Properties.
  5. Click the Power Management tab.
  6. Clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
  7. Click OK to apply the setting.
  8. Repeat steps 4-7 for any remaining devices in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section with “Root Hub” in the name.

Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.

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When you troubleshoot issues with a USB controller card, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:

  • USB cables

  • USB devices

  • USB controller card

To test your setup components, try the following:

  • Use the USB cable, device, and controller card in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.

  • Use a different USB cable, device, and controller card in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.

When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:

  • Test each cable individually.

  • Use short cables when you are testing.

When you test the USB device and controller card, it is recommended that you do the following:

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You should not upgrade your device's firmware if you do not have any issues with the functionality of your device. The only time you should consider an upgrade is if you are experiencing a problem with the device, and you have confirmed that the firmware addresses this problem.  You can confirm this is the case by reviewing the documentation included with the firmware or by consulting with our Technical Support team. Incorrectly upgrading firmware can result in diminished performance so it is best to contact StarTech.com if you would like to perform this operation.

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How To

To confirm that Windows detects your expansion card, complete the following:

  1. Press the Windows key+R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
  2. In Device Manager, under the appropriate heading, confirm that your expansion card is listed and that there isn't an exclamation mark next to it.  For example, a USB controller card would be under Universal Serial Bus controllers.

Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.

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Compliance and safety

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Safety Measures

  • If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
  • If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
  • Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
  • Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
  • Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
*Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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(5 Stars)

Brilliant Product

By: sinabhuile - 02/19/2015
Arrived today!! StarTech 2 Port Flush Mount ExpressCard 54mm SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter Up and running within seconds. The answer to all my USB problems. My lady needed to do an important report and needed to use a USB key. No problem, StarTech worked like a dream.
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(4 Stars)

Good add on for an older laptop

By: Lizard_king - 10/14/2015
I just received this earlier and it installed without issues using the drivers i took down from Startech. The speed is noticeably faster than the USB 2.0 ports and makes using this card a good choice.
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(1 Stars)

Very slow!

By: Aleksandr - 10/08/2016
This card's USB 3.0 port transmits data slower than PC's USB 2.0 port.
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Barry, Customer Support on 25/10/2016 11:57:21
Hello Aleksandr, Thanks for sharing your review with us. There are a lot of factors that could be affecting the speed you are seeing when using this card, such as; - The model of your laptop and if has Gen 1 or Gen 2 ExpressCard/PCIe slots. - If you are using the best and most up to date drivers for this card and chipset of your PC. - Up to date BIOS. Other factors can affect speeds as well depending on your setup. For further information, you can always speak with our technical advisors by clicking the "Support" tab on our site. Thank you, Barry Customer Support StarTech.com
(4 Stars)

very good support service!

By: mrtflop - 02/12/2017
My unity doesn't works at all and driver never could be installed. After a very poor review , the support service contacted me and in a brief chat by e-mail they fixed the problem, so my unit now work at the best . Thank you! 4 stars because the driver not installs automatically on dell 640M with xp sp3 (italian releasing). For the support 5 (FIVE!!!!!) stars!!!!
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(3 Stars)

Works, but has issues.

By: BobtheEngineer - 09/13/2018
Driver installation was difficult. If you purchase more than one of these cards, interchanging them across different PCs wont work. Each card comes with an accompanying CD and you MUST install it's paired CD on your computer to use it. This seems to be a very sloppy method to install product drivers. The unit once installed properly does function as a set of two USB 3.0 ports. I use it to interact with a USB monitor adapter and have not had any issues for 2+ years running. The external jack seems to be broken as I was trying to run a USB3 vision camera with this card and did not have any luck. This was when I wired the external power cable to a phone charger for power. External jack is broken? All in all this product works, but it has its hiccups.
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(2 Stars)

not so happy would like some help trouble shooting

By: Leonardo93 - 04/27/2020
so it was working perfectly. I had installed the correspondant ECUSB3S254F driver coming in the CD and after a while it didn't recognize any more my external hard drives. I can plug usb sticks and everithing looks normal but with my external hard drives are not recognized any longer. Once I had this problm in the past and I've resolved it just by installing the driver again. Not this time. Quite dissapointing
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Stacey, Customer Support on 30/04/2020 14:53:58
We're sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties. We have reached out to you via e-mail to offer support. StarTech.com offers lifetime technical support for ECUSB3S254F, and our Technical Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, to provide support for this product. To reach us please call 1-800-265-1844 or visit www.startech.com/chat.
(5 Stars)

Excellent Quality! Works Very Well and Quickly!

By: William G - 05/31/2020
I bought this for my old Dell Latitude E6400 laptop to transfer a lot of files to a portable drive, and it preformed awesome just as Startech said it would. I was very impressed with the USB 3.0 speed. It was very easy to install, and it even came with a CD that had the needed drivers, so it only took a few minutes until I was transferring all those files at lightning speed. Before buying it, all my questions were expertly answered by a representative with Startech’s chat service. Thank you for such a great product! : )
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(5 Stars)

Plug n Play On Linux

By: PeterThePlumber - 07/26/2020
I use this to add usb ports to a Toughbook CF-19 Mk7 that I use in my cobbled together home office. I plugged it in to the Expresscard slot and it worked out of the box. I did not use the driver CD because I used Linux and those would be of no use to me. And yes, the cover closes and seals with the adapter in place. I can't speak to transfer speeds, because I'm using it to connect external keyboard, webcam, mouse, etc. For my use it works flawlessly.
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