Add front or rear panel USB 3.0 ports to your computer case using USB 3.0 motherboard-style headers

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 USB 3.0 headers to help adapt your desktop or server to support a variety of USB 3.0 devices.

Flexible and convenient port design

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.

Simple installation and supports older devices

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.

Effective USB 3.0 performance enhanced by UASP

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

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.

The StarTech. com Advantage

- 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

Specification

Product
Product id	496411
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	PEXUSB3S2EI
EAN/UPC code	065030860338
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Technical details
Chipset	Renesas / NEC - µPD720201
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Ports & interfaces
Host interface	PCIe
Output interface	SATA, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Expansion card form factor	Full-height / Low-profile
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
Internal SATA ports quantity	1
Design
Internal	Y
Product colour	Metallic, Red
Maximum cable length	3 m
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1920042 uur
Certification	CE, FCC
Features
Data transfer rate (max)	5 Gbit/s
UASP support	Y
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 procent
Packaging data
Mounting brackets included	Y
Drivers included	Y
Manual	Y
Package width	174 mm
Package depth	143 mm
Package height	33 mm
Package weight	143 g
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supported	Y
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Weight & dimensions
Width	18 mm
Depth	92 mm
Height	120 mm
Weight	55 g