- HIGH PERFORMANCE: USB PCIe card with 4x USB-A ports up to SuperSpeed 10Gbps per port; Dual ASM3142 controllers with up to 20Gbps total bandwidth across 4 ports; USB 3.2 Gen 2; Upgraded version of our popular USB card PEXUSB314A2V
- MAXIMIZED USB PERFORMANCE: Multiple INs support for max bandwidth when using mixed-speed devices; USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) for storage device, like SSDs, HDDs, NVMe drives and thumb drives
- POWER: USB PCI Express expansion card with SATA power header has the option to provide supplemental power to the USB ports (if motherboard power is insufficient) providing up to 4.5W ([email protected]) per USB-A port
- COMPATIBILITY: USB PCIe adapter card for desktop PC installs in standard profile PCI-e 2.0 x4 slot; Supports Windows/Linux/macOS with auto driver install on Windows 8 & up; Works w/USB 3.2 Gen 1/2.0 devices
- STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals' choice for over 30 years; This USB-A PCIe add-on card is backed for life by StarTech.c
Warranty Information | |
Warranty | Lifetime |
Connector(s) | |
Connector Type(s) | 1 - PCI Express x4 |
Internal Ports | 1 - SATA Power (15 pin) |
External Ports | 4 - USB 3.2 Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10Gbps) |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Humidity | 20% ~ 80% RH |
Hardware | |
Ports | 4 |
Interface | PCI Express |
Bus Type | PCI Express |
Card Type | Standard Profile |
Port Style | Integrated on Card |
Industry Standards | USB 3.1 Specification Rev. 1.0 USB Specification Rev. 2.0 PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0 Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1 UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0 |
Chipset ID |
ASMedia - ASM3142 ASMedia - ASM1812 |
Packaging Information | |
Package Height | 1.4 in [3.6 cm] |
Package Length | 5.9 in [15.1 cm] |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 5.7 oz [162.0 g] |
Package Width | 8.5 in [21.7 cm] |
Package Quantity | 1 |
Performance | |
Total USB Power Output | 4.5W (5V @ 0.9A) nominal, per port - Ports trip before 2.1A (10.5W) for Over-Current Protection |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10Gbps per port |
Type and Rate | USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s |
UASP Support | Yes |
MTBF | 40,000 Hours |
Physical Characteristics | |
Color | Black |
Product Height | 0.7 in [1.9 cm] |
Product Length | 4.7 in [12.0 cm] |
Weight of Product | 3.0 oz [84.0 g] |
Product Width | 5.9 in [15.0 cm] |
Software | |
OS Compatibility |
Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 macOS 10.13 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0 Linux® 3.5 and up - LTS Versions only |
Special Notes / Requirements | |
System and Cable Requirements |
PCI Express enabled computer or server with a PCI Express x4 slot or higher (x8, x16) Optional SATA power connector |
Note |
This card can share up to 20Gbps of bandwidth (up to 10Gbps, per port). However, the maximum throughput of the card is limited by the maximum throughput of the PCI-Express interface it's connected through The available bandwidth (10Gbps) is shared equally between the two ports. |
What's in the Box | |
Included in Package |
1 - USB 3.1 Card 1 - Quick-Start Guide 1 - Full Profile Bracket (Installed) |