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StarTech.com 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI Express Card with UASP - SATA Power

StarTech.com 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI Express Card with UASP - SATA Power

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Quicklinx: 7RX8WS00 Mfr#: PEXUSB3S4
  • Windows 8 (32/64 bits)
Discontinued

Description

Add 4 USB 3.0 ports to your desktop computer through a PCI Express expansion slot. The PEXUSB3S4 4-Port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card (with SATA Power) adds 3 external USB 3.0 ports and an internal USB 3.0 port to any PCI Express-enabled computer system. With SuperSpeed USB 3.0, you can reach data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, while still being backward compatible with existing USB 2.0 devices at 480Mbps.

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 UASP supported enclosure (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.

With a built-in SATA power connector, each USB port can provide up to 900mA of power to USB 3.0 devices (500mA for USB 2.0) by connecting to your computer power supply. 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.

UASP is supported in Windows 8, Server 2012 and Linux kernel 2.6.3 or later. 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.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
StarTech.com 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI Express Card with SATA Power - USB adapter - PCIe - 4 ports
Device Type
USB adapter
Form Factor
Plug-in card
Interface (Bus) Type
PCI Express x1
Dimensions (WxDxH)
2.2 cm x 9 cm x 7.7 cm
Weight
60 g
Ports Qty
4 ports
Data Link Protocol
USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Data Transfer Rate
5 Gbps
Compliant Standards
USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits)
Manufacturer Warranty
2-year warranty
Designed For
P/N: S2510BU33PW, S251SMU33EP, S3510BMU33, S3510SMU33, S3520BU33ER, S352BU313R, S3540BU33E, SATDOCK2REU3, SDOCK2ERU33, SDOCK2U313R, SDOCK2U33, SDOCK2U33EB, SDOCK2U33RE, SDOCK2U33V, SDOCK4U33, SDOCKU33BV, SDOCKU33EBV, UNI251BMU33, USB31000NDS, USB31000SW, USB3HDCAP, USB3S2ESATA3, USB3S2SAT3CB


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
USB adapter - 4 ports
Form Factor
Plug-in card
Interface (Bus) Type
PCI Express x1

Networking

Connectivity Technology
Wired
Data Link Protocol
USB, USB 2.0, SuperSpeed USB 3.0
Data Transfer Rate
5 Gbps
Compliant Standards
USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
3 x USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type A (external) , 1 x USB 3.0 (internal)
Compatible Slots
1 x PCI Express

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Low-profile bracket
Compliant Standards
FCC, RoHS

Software / System Requirements

Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
OS Required
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits)

Dimensions & Weight

Width
2.2 cm
Depth
9 cm
Height
7.7 cm
Weight
60 g

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 2 years

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
50 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80%

Compatibility Information

Designed For
P/N: 35BAYUSB3S4, S2510BU33PW, S251SMU33EP, S3510BMU33, S3510SMU33, S3520BU33ER, S352BU313R, S3540BU33E, SATDOCK2REU3, SDOCK2ERU33, SDOCK2U313R, SDOCK2U33, SDOCK2U33EB, SDOCK2U33RE, SDOCK2U33V, SDOCK4U33, SDOCKU33BV, SDOCKU33EBV, UNI251BMU33, USB31000NDS, USB31000S, USB31000SW, USB3HDCAP, USB3S2ESATA3, USB3S2SAT3CB

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