Product ID: PEXUSB3S3GE
This PCIe USB 3.0 card couples your peripheral and network connections into a single, scalable solution.
By combining three USB 3.0 ports and one RJ45 port onto a single card, you only need a single PCIe slot for installation, which lets you free up space for other add-ons or upgrades and get more out of your desktop or server.
If you have separate cards for your USB and network connections, this versatile card overcomes the aggravation of running out of PCIe slots while helping to reduce clutter inside your PC.
This dual-purpose card is perfect for building or upgrading your computer. It helps you save money by avoiding the additional costs of purchasing separate USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet adapters.
You can rest assured this card will fit in your small form-factor system, if needed. It features a dual-profile design that makes it easy to install in either standard or low-profile cases.
The combo card makes it easy to connect peripherals such as your external hard drives or mobile devices. Plus, it’s backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x, so you won’t have to replace all of your existing USB devices.
Functioning as a network adapter, the card delivers wired network access in locations where Wi-Fi® is unavailable or unreliable.
Support for advanced features such as jumbo frames and VLAN tagging means you can optimize network traffic as needed.
This high-performance SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter card supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and is enhanced with UASP support, which can perform ~70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0, when paired with a External Drive Enclosures
The PEXUSB3S3GE is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
| Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Negotiation | Yes | |
| Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | PCI Express x1 |
| 1 - Internal Ports | SATA Power (15 pin) | |
| 3 - External Ports | USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps) | |
| 1 - External Ports | RJ-45 | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) | |
| Humidity | 20~80% RH | |
| Hardware | Ports | 3 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | |
| RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | ||
| Bus Type | PCI Express | |
| Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) | |
| Port Style | Integrated on Card | |
| Industry Standards | USB 3.0 Specification Rev. 1.0 PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0 Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.0 |
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| IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T | ||
| IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1q VLAN Tagging, 802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding | ||
| Chipset ID | Renesas/NEC - µPD720201 Realtek - RTL8153 |
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| Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Link (Green) |
| Activity (Amber) | ||
| Packaging Information | Package Height | 33 mm [1,3 in] |
| Package Length | 17,6 cm [6,9 in] | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 150 g [5,3 oz] | |
| Package Width | 14,4 cm [5,7 in] | |
| Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) 2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex) |
| Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
| UASP Support | Yes | |
| Flow Control | Full duplex flow control | |
| Compatible Networks | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
| Auto MDIX | Yes | |
| Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9K max. | |
| MTBF | 1,920,042 Hours | |
| Physical Characteristics | Color | Red |
| Material | Steel | |
| Product Length | 77 mm [3,0 in] | |
| Product Width | 18 mm [0,7 in] | |
| Product Height | 12 cm [4,7 in] | |
| Weight of Product | 60 g [2,1 oz] | |
| Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 Linux 2.6.31 to 4.11.x LTS Versions only |
| Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x1 slot or higher (x4, x8, x16) |
| SATA power connector (recommended, but optional) | ||
| 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. | |
| UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), is supported in Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012 and Linux kernel 2.6.37 or later. 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. | ||
| What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | 3 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card w/ Gigabit Ethernet |
| Low-Profile Bracket | ||
| Driver CD | ||
| Instruction Manual |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)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:
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).
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:
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).
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.
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:
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).
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
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
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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