Introduction

The PEXUSB3S23 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card lets you add two USB 3.0 ports to any PCI Express-enabled computer system. The USB card requires SATA power for functionality, and delivers 900mA of power per port to USB 3.0 bus-powered devices (500mA for USB 2.0) via your computers SATA power connector.

The PCIe USB 3.0 adapter is compliant with USB 3.0 standards for data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, while still offering backward compatibility with existing USB 2.0 / 1.1 devices. For added versatility, the controller card is equipped with a standard profile bracket and includes a low-profile/half-height bracket for installation in small form-factor computers.

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

Benefits

• Increase efficiency of your USB 3.0 devices with up to 5 Gbps of bandwidth
• Fits into full or low profile/small form factor (SFF) systems, with a dual profile design

Features

• Provides two external USB 3.0 connections
• Supports data rates up to 5 Gbps
• SATA power connector (required) provides up to 900mA per USB port
• Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 specifications
• Fully compliant with USB 3.0 rev 1.0 and Intel xHCI rev 1.0 specifications
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0/1.1 devices
• Includes a Low Profile/half-height installation bracket

Specification

Connector Type(s): PCI Express x1 Male

Internal Ports: SATA Power (15 pin) Plug

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

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

Storage Temperature: 0°C to 80°C (32°F to 176°F)

Humidity: 10~90% RH, Non-condensing

Ports: 2

Interface: USB 3.0

Bus Type: PCI Express

Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)

Port Style: Integrated on Card

Chipset ID: Etron - EJ168A

Shipping (Package) Weight: 130 g [4.6 oz]

Maximum Cable Length: 3 m [9.8 ft]

Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s

UASP Support: No

Product Length: 80 mm [3.1 in]

Product Width: 21 mm [0.8 in]

Product Height: 120 mm [4.7 in]

Product Weight: 60 g [2.1 oz]

OS Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10

System and Cable Requirements: Available 15-pin SATA power connector

Available PCI Express slot

Included in Package: PCI Express USB 3.0 card

Low Profile Bracket

Driver CD

Instruction Manual