StarTech PEXUSB311EI 2-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe Expansion Card (1 Internal, 1 External Type-A) 10 Gbit/s Black

The StarTech PEXUSB311EI is a 2-port USB 3.2 (10Gbps) PCIe expansion card featuring one internal and one external Type-A port. Designed for desktop computers, it uses the PCIe 3.0 standard to provide the bandwidth required for high-speed peripherals. It supports data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbit/s via the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, which is suitable for high-bandwidth external drives and docking stations. You can expand an existing system by plugging the card into an available motherboard slot.

The card includes a dual-profile bracket for both standard and small-form-factor desktop cases. It features one external USB Type-A port and one internal port on the PCB for connecting internal devices. It is compatible with Windows 7 through 11, various Windows Server editions, and Linux kernel versions 3.5 to 4.11.x. Installation is plug-and-play; no separate drivers are required. The card weighs 55g.

• ASMedia ASM1142 chipset: manages the USB controller for stable data transfer across the PCIe bus.
• UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support: increases efficiency and speed with compatible storage devices.
• 18 mm x 90 mm x 120 mm: compact footprint to ensure it does not interfere with other internal components.
• macOS 10.9 to 10.10 support: provides hardware compatibility for legacy Apple desktop operating systems.
• Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2022 compatibility: allows for integration into enterprise-grade server environments.
• Black PCB and bracket: provides a neutral finish that matches most modern computer chassis.