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StarTech.com PEXUSB312A3 2-Port USB PCIe Card with 10Gbps/port - USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Type-A PCI Express 3.0 x2 Host Controller Expansion Card - Add-On Adapter Card - Full/Low Profile - Windows & Linux (PEXUSB312A3)
- USB PCIe card has ASM3142 controller (PCIe 3.0 x2) w/2x USB-A ports
- Up to 10Gbps/port
- USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 expansion card
- New version of PEXUSB312A2
- USB PCI Express adapter card supports Multiple INs for max bandwidth w/mixed-speed devices
- UASP optimizes performance w/ SSDs/HDDs/NVMe drives
- Supports USB 3.0/2.0 devices
- SATA power header provides up to 4.5W/port
- Add-on card w/ full or low-profile bracket incl.
- Win/Linux/macOS and auto drivers on Win 8 and up
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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The StarTech.com PEXUSB312A3 is a PCIe expansion card that adds two USB-A ports rated up to 10Gbps each, suited to desktop or server users who need more high-speed USB connectivity for external SSDs and other peripherals.
Recommended For
- Desktop users who regularly move large files between a USB-A external SSD or NVMe enclosure and their PC, and need a 10Gbps USB port where the motherboard lacks one.
- PC builders or workstation users adding two USB-A ports for high-speed external drives and other USB devices, with an available PCIe x4-or-larger slot.
- Users connecting a mix of USB storage and older USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 peripherals who want them on an add-in controller; the card supports those earlier USB standards and UASP storage devices.
- Small-form-factor desktop builders who need added USB-A ports and can use the included low-profile bracket in a compatible PCIe slot.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Adding two USB Type-A ports to a PCIe-equipped computer or server for connecting USB peripherals and storage devices |
| USB Ports And Data Transfer | Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports support data rates up to 10 Gbit/s per port and USB 3.0/2.0 devices; Multiple INs support mixed-speed devices |
| PCIe Interface And Controller | PCI Express x4 card with an ASMedia ASM3142 controller using a PCIe 3.0 x2 connection; requires a PCIe x4 slot or higher |
| Protocols And Standards | Supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) 1.0, USB 3.2, PCI Express Base Specification 3.0, and Intel xHCI 1.1 |
| Power | Optional 15-pin SATA power connector; nominal USB output is 4.5 W per port (5 V at 0.9 A), with over-current protection specified above 2.0 A (10 W) |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10; Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019; macOS 10.13–10.15 and 11.0; Linux 3.5 or later LTS |
| Installation And Physical Details | Standard-profile card with a low-profile bracket included; 0.7 × 4.7 × 4.3 in, 2.8 oz, black |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com PEXUSB312A3 |