StarTech.com 4 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card - 2 External & 2 Internal - SATA Power - UASP Support - 2x Int Motherboard-Style Headers (PEXUSB3S2EI)

Flexibility to connect external and internal USB 3.0 devices and supports UASP Fast, hassle-free setup with Windows 8 native support, and fits into standard or low-profile systems Backward compatibility lets you save money and connect existing USB 2.0 and 1.x devices Transfer large files at lightning speed, with throughput support up to 5 Gbps Optional SATA power connector provides up to 900mA per port for high-power USB devices PCIe x1 interface, compliant with PCI Express 2.0 specifications Configured with full-profile bracket, half-height bracket included This PCI Express USB 3.0 card offers a cost-effective upgrade that lets you add four USB 3.0 ports to your computer through a PCIe slot. It offers two external ports plus two internal (IDC) USB 3.0 headers to help adapt your desktop or server to support a variety of USB 3.0 devices. With extra motherboard-style USB 3.0 headers you have the flexibility to add more internal USB 3.0 devices to your PC. When your existing headers are occupied, you can connect front panel hubs or card readers using this versatile alternative to costly motherboard and computer upgrades. For added convenience, the card integrates two external USB 3.0 ports, so you can plug in more devices such as external hard drives or printers. The USB 3.0 card is easy to install and requires no additional drivers or software in natively supported Windows® 8.1 / 8 operating systems. Plus, it features a dual profile design that fits in standard or low-profile cases, so you can rest assured it will fit in your small form-factor system if needed. Connecting older peripherals isn't a problem either. So, there's no need to purchase new devices since the adapter card is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 and 1.x technology. This high-performance SuperSpeed USB 3.0 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 PEXUSB3S2EI is ruggedly built for reliable USB 3.0 device connections and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Note: 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. Install as a vital hardware component when building your own computer or when upgrading your case Connect external hard drives, tablets, smartphones, CD/DVD drives, MP3 players, printers, scanners, webcams and game controllers to your computer Specifications Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years Connector(s) 1 - Connector Type(s) PCI Express x1 1 - Internal Ports SATA Power (15 pin) IDC (20 pin, USB 3.0, Motherboard Header) 2 - External Ports USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps) 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 4 Interface USB 3.0 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 Chipset ID Renesas/NEC - µPD720201 Packaging Information Package Height 1,3 in Package Length 5,6 in Shipping (Package) Weight 5,0 oz Package Width 6,9 in Performance Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5 Gbps Maximum Cable Length 9,8 ft Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s UASP Support Yes MTBF 1,920,042 Hours Physical Characteristics Weight of Product 1,9 oz Color Red Material Steel Product Length 3,6 in Product Width 0,7 in Product Height 4,7 in Software OS Compatibility Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 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. What's in the Box 1 - Included in Package 4 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card - 2 Ext 2 Int Low-Profile Bracket Driver CD Instruction Manual