Introduction

The ECUSB3S254F 2-Port Flush Mount USB 3.0 ExpressCard Adapter lets you add two USB 3.0 ports to your ExpressCard-enabled laptop.

The USB 3.0 card uses a unique design that allows it to sit flush in a standard 54mm laptop ExpressCard slot, creating a seamless add-on that can be left installed even while on the move, without having to worry about impact damage to either the card or the ExpressCard slot.

Enhanced with UASP support (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this USB 3.0 controller performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a [%group id="114" text="UASP supported enclosure" append_qs="filter_UASP_YN=Yes"%] (Note: UASP requires a compatible operating system). Using a more efficient protocol than the traditional USB BOT (Bulk-Only Transport), UASP technology optimizes transfers by allowing multiple commands to be processed simultaneously, significantly increasing transfer speeds for less wait time on data transfers. See our UASP test results below for further details.

The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card supports data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 (at up to 480Mbps), or USB 1.1/1.0 at up to 1.5/1.2 Mbps respectively - the perfect laptop accessory for users to connect USB devices, both new and old.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Improved Performance with UASP

UASP is supported in Windows 8 and Server 2012. In testing UASP performed with up to a 70% faster read / 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing, UASP also showed up to an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

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.

Benefits

• Eliminate the worry of snagging or hitting the ExpressCard with a unique Flush Mount design
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity at up to 5 Gbps, while still backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.x
• Time-saving file transfers, up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported enclosure

Features

• Unique flush-mount form factor design
• Two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant ports with support for transfer rates up to 5 Gbps
• UASP support for more efficient data transfer
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.x devices
• Compliant with USB 3.0 base specification 1.0 and xHCI specification 0.95
• Compliant with PCI Express specification 2.0
• Built-in external DC power connector (optional)

Specification

External Ports: USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)

Storage Temperature: -65°C to 125°C (-85°F to 257°F)

Ports: 2

Interface: USB 3.0

Bus Type: ExpressCard

Card Type: 54mm ExpressCard

Chipset ID: Renesas/NEC - µPD720200

Shipping (Package) Weight: 135 g [4.8 oz]

Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s

UASP Support: Yes

Product Length: 74 mm [2.9 in]

Product Width: 54 mm [2.1 in]

Product Height: 5 mm [0.2 in]

Product Weight: 23.8 g [0.8 oz]

Power Source: Not Included (not required for standard applications)

Output Voltage: 5 DC

Center Tip Polarity: Positive

Plug Type: A

OS Compatibility: Windows 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)

System and Cable Requirements: Available ExpressCard/54 slot

Note: The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the host bus interface. If used with ExpressCard Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5 Gbps. If used with ExpressCard Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps.

Included in Package: ExpressCard USB 3.0 Card

USB to DC Power Adapter Cable

Driver CD

Instruction Manual